Famous quote by Walt Whitman

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Now I see the secret of making the best person: it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth
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"Now I see the secret of making the best person: it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth"

- Walt Whitman

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Walt Whitman's quote speaks to the value of living a life in harmony with nature. He suggests that the best method to become a much better person is to hang around outdoors, connecting with the earth. By remaining in the outdoors, we can appreciate the appeal of nature and acquire a higher understanding of our place in the world. Eating and sleeping with the earth is a metaphor for residing in consistency with nature, and understanding the interconnectedness of all living things. By doing so, we can become more knowledgeable about our own actions and how they impact the environment. This quote motivates us to take time to appreciate the natural world and to reside in harmony with it. Doing so can assist us progress people, as we find out to value the appeal of the earth and the importance of living in balance with it.

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Walt Whitman This quote is written / told by Walt Whitman between May 31, 1819 and March 26, 1892. He was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 64 other quotes.

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