Of physiology from top to toe I sing, Not physiognomy alone nor brain alone is worthy for the Muse, I say the Form complete is worthier far.
Leaves of Grass
Poem: 'Starting from Paumanok', Section 1
1860 (originally 'Proto-Leaf')
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