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To me, every hour of the light and dark is a miracle, every inch of space is a miracle, every square yard of the surface of the earth is spread with the same, every cubic foot of the interior swarms with the same; every spear of grass-the frames, limbs, organs, of men and women, and all that concerns them, all these to me are unspeakably perfect miracles.
Walt Whitman
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What this quote means

This quote emphasizes the miraculous nature of life and the world around us.

Walt Whitman's quote expresses a deep appreciation for the beauty and perfection found in every aspect of existence, from the seemingly mundane elements of nature to the complex structures of human life. He perceives every moment and every space as filled with miraculous qualities, encouraging a profound reverence for the interconnectedness and perfection of all things, regardless of their size or significance.

Themes

MiracleLifeNaturePerfectionAppreciation

In practice

Example use cases

During a speech on environmental awareness, one might say, 'As Walt Whitman reminds us, every inch of our earth holds a miracle, urging us to protect our planet.'

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