TO the States or any one of them, or any city of the States, Resist much, obey little, Once unquestioning obedience, once fully enslaved,Once fully enslaved, no nation, state, city of this earth, ever after-ward resumes its liberty.
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About Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass
Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass.
Themes
- Philosophy — Deep thoughts on existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality
- Politics — Governance, civic duty, and the structures of power
- Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection