Quote by Walt Whitman

The words of my book nothing, the drift of it everything.

The words of my book nothing, the drift of it everything.

Summary

This quote suggests that the literal content or words in a book may hold little value compared to the overall message or meaning conveyed by the book as a whole. It implies that the essence and significance of a book lie in its underlying message, theme, or overall message rather than the individual words or sentences on their own. It emphasizes the importance of looking beyond the surface level and delving deeper into the intended message or ideas conveyed by the author.

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