Walt Whitman’s Advice on Living a Vibrant and Rewarding Life
The Marginalian • 2/20/2026 – 2/21/2026
Summary
Walt Whitman advises to "love the earth and sun and the animals" and encourages individuals to re-examine all they have been told in school, church, or books. He suggests dismissing anything that insults one's own soul.
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