Let your soul stand cool and composed before a million universes. -- Walt Whitman

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I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. --

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I am satisfied ... I see, dance, laugh, sing. -- Walt Whitman

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If you want me again look for me under your boot-soles. -- Walt Whitman

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I will sleep no more but arise, You oceans that have been calm within me! how I feel you, fathomless, stirring, preparing unprecedented waves and storms. -- Walt Whitman

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And as to me, I know nothing else but miracles. -- Walt Whitman

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Battles are lost in the same spirit in which they are won. -- Walt Whitman

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My words itch at your ears till you understand them. -- Walt Whitman

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Give me the splendid, silent sun with all his beams full-dazzling. -- Walt Whitman

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Stranger, if you passing meet me and desire to speak to me, why should you not speak to me? And why should I not speak to you? -- Walt Whitman

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