"And whoever walks a furlong without sympathy walks to his own funeral”¦" — Walt Whitman

"And whoever walks a furlong without sympathy walks to his own funeral drest in his shroud."

— Walt Whitman

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This reflection on death by Walt Whitman resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in death is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Walt Whitman

Walter Whitman Jr. was an American poet, essayist, and journalist; he also wrote two novels. He is considered one of the most influential poets in American literature and world literature. Whitman incorporated both transcendentalism and realism in his writings and is often called the father of free verse. His work was controversial in his time, particularly his 1855 poetry collection Leaves of Grass, which was described by some as obscene for its overt sensuality.

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