Walt Whitman Quotes
I am larger, better than I thought; I did not know I held so much goodness.
Whitman, Walt. Leaves of Grass. Brooklyn, 1856, p. 228.
Many politicians and other leaders surprise even themselves by their strength or ability. Given the gender discrimination of the past, many female politicians concentrate on overcoming or correcting their weaknesses, but underestimating the strength, talent, and often the power that they have.
Walter Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon, often called the father of free verse. His work was controversial in its time, particularly his poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described as obscene for its overt sensuality. Whitman's own life came under scrutiny for his presumed homosexuality.
