Thought (Of obedience, faith, adhesiveness) by Walt Whitman

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Thought
by Walt Whitman

Of obedience, faith, adhesiveness;
As I stand aloof and look there is to me something profoundly
    affecting in large masses of men following the lead of those
    who do not believe in men.


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[from the 1860 edition of Leaves of Grass]

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Posted by Jesus Crisis at 11/9/2009 4:58 AM
Categories: Poetry,Whitman (Walt),1800s,American
Tags: Walt Whitman 1860 Leaves of Grass American Poetry American Literature
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