Walt Whitman Quotes

Dare to do things worthy of imprisonment if you mean to be of consequence.

If I cannot move heaven, I will raise hell.

Defiance, not obedience, is the American's answer to overbearing authority.

Fly not, cowards and vile beings, for a single knight attacks you.

I’m not going anywhere with you, you little shoemaker,” I said (Rachel to Trent)

Take massive action. So many people wait until they have all the answers.

If you can't do, you had best shut up.

If you are going to flip something, you must have the courage of your convictions.

It occurs to me that for a long time she has been doing her own version of resisting.

... it is one thing to like defiance, and another thing to like its consequences.

So, preferring death to capture, I accomplished the most astonishing deeds, and which, more then once, showed me that the too great care we take of our bodies is the only obstacle to the sucess of those projects which require rapid decision, and vigorous and determined execution. In reality, when you have once devoted your life to your enterprises, you are no longer the equal of other men, or, rather, other men are no longer your equals, and whosoever has taken this resolution, feels his strength and resources doubled.

Are you trying to weasel out of showing us any of this stuff?" said Zacharias Smith. "Here's an idea," said Ron loudly, "why don't you shut your mouth?" "Well, we've all turned up to learn from him, and now he's telling us he can't really do any of it," he said. "That's not what he said," said Fred Weasley. "Would you like us to clean out your ears for you?" inquired George, pulling a long and lethal-looking metal instrument from inside one of the Zonko's bags. "Or any part of your body, really, we're not fussy where we stick this," said Fred.

Disobedience is my joy!

Elizabeth lifted her skirt, disregarding modesty, and delivered a swift kick to the creature's head.

Every time we sin in thought, word, or deed, we're essentially saying in that moment that, "I don't need you God. I don't want you God. I like my way better than your way."

So, no more running. I aim to misbehave.

If you don't like my fire, then don't come around. Cause I'm gonna burn one down.

And all dared to brave unknown terrors, to do mighty deeds, to boldly split infinitives that no man had split before--and thus was the Empire forged.

I'd stood my ground against him. I wasn't going to jump when he said jump. I was more likely to give him the finger.

I think actions speak louder than words. You can do all the hyping you want. It doesn't mean anything.

Get used to me, I am not getting used to anyone.

Impetuosity and audacity often achieve what ordinary means fail to achieve.

Oh, I’ll fight you,” she promised, her eyes clear of shadows. “That’s the way I roll.