Famous quotes containing the words whitman and/or poem:
“A million people—manners free and superb—open
voices—hospitality—the most courageous and friendly young men,
City of hurried and sparkling waters! city of spires and masts!
City nested in bays! my city!”
—Walt Whitman (1819–1892)
“The great poem must have the stamp of greatness as well as its essence.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)