The strongest and sweetest song remains to be sung
I celebrate myself, and sing myself.
My words itch at your ears till you understand them
The future is no more uncertain than the present.
I have learned that to be with those I like is enough.
I am as bad as the worst, but, thank God, I am as good as the best.
Charity and personal force are the only investments worth anything.
Give me the splendid, silent sun with all his beams full-dazzling.
We convince by our presence.
O Captain! My Captain! our fearful trip is done.
Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes.
Resist much, obey little.
Every moment of light and dark is a miracle.
Love the earth and sun and animals, Despise riches, give alms to everyone that asks, Stand up for the stupid and crazy, Devote your income and labor to others... And your very flesh shall be a great poem.
Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.