Quote by Walt Whitman

Other lands have their vitality in a few, a class, but we have it in the bulk of our people.

Other lands have their vitality in a few, a class, but we ha

Summary

This quote suggests that the strength and energy of other countries may lie within a specific group or social class. However, in our nation, the vitality is found in a larger portion of our population. It implies that the collective power, productivity, and potential of our people as a whole are the driving force behind our country's success and progress.

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By Walt Whitman

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