Walt Whitman Quotes
American poet, author of Leaves of Grass, the founding voice of American free verse. (1819-1892)
Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain multitudes.)
Walt Whitman
Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.
Walt Whitman
Not I, not any one else can travel that road for you, you must travel it by yourself.
Walt Whitman
I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars.
Walt Whitman
I too am not a bit tamed, I too am untranslatable.
Walt Whitman
More quote collections
Henry David Thoreau · Ralph Waldo Emerson · Mark Twain
Frequently asked questions
Who was Walt Whitman?
American poet, author of Leaves of Grass, the founding voice of American free verse. This page collects their most famous quotes in one place.
What is the most famous quote by Walt Whitman?
One of the most quoted lines by Walt Whitman is: "Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain multitudes.)" You will find it and 4 more famous quotes below.
Can I use Walt Whitman quotes in my work?
Short famous quotations can generally be shared and reused with credit to their author. The quotes on this page are shown with their authors so you can attribute them properly.