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Quote of the Day by Walt Whitman: ‘I accept reality and dare not…’ - American poet’s sharp take on radical acceptance and objective truth

Embracing reality as it exists promotes tranquility within oneself and enables sound decision-making. This mindset allows people to face challenges openly, avoiding the traps of self-deception. Today's fast-paced world often distorts desires and truths, leading to confusion. Walt Whitman's insight encourages us to anchor our beliefs in tangible realities for…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Walt Whitman's American Vistas

A new collection of Whitman's writing is a fitting read for the United States' 250th birthday.

Reason · Aug 1

Quote of the Day by Walt Whitman: “Happiness, not in another place but this place..." American poet's classic thought on happiness, mental peace and a timeless reminder on finding joy today

Quote of the Day: Walt Whitman's quote “Happiness, not in another place but this place...not for another hour, but this hour" encourages finding happiness in the present moment. This timeless message reminds us that joy exists right here and now and many people postpone happiness by waiting for future achievements…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

‘People are in awe’: exhibition unveils ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead

A rare gilded and complete Book of the Dead, used by ancient Egyptians to help them to the afterlife, is now on display in Brooklyn

The Guardian - US · Feb 19

Please, anything but a twee revival!

With its feel-good banalities, Tom Hiddleston's latest film lands somewhere between sincerity and "YOLO: The Movie"

Salon · Jun 15, 2025

Protests, parades and Pride: One week in June 2025 is drawing stark American fault lines

On the first weekend: a vision of the nation built upon inclusivity and the tenets of liberalism — a conception of country that incorporates generations of fights for equity, for compassion, for expanding what it means to be an American

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2025

Stephen King on 'The Life of Chuck,' the end of the world and, yes, joy

So vividly drawn is Stephen King’s fiction that it’s offered the basis for some 50 feature films

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Like today’s selfie-takers, Walt Whitman used photography to curate his image – but ended up more lost than found

When I read and study Walt Whitman’s poetry, I often imagine what he would’ve done if he had a smartphone and an Instagram account.

The Conversation · May 29, 2025

Brilliant, moving, thought-provoking! Simon & Schuster is dispensing with book blurbs – will it make any difference?

It is rare to see a newly published book that doesn’t come with a ringing endorsement from at least one or two familiar names. Well known authors will laud a new title as “brilliant”, “moving” or “thought-provoking” and testify that they were “unable to put it down” – or something…

The Conversation · Feb 5, 2025

Compassion amid chaos − how one of America’s greatest poets became a lifeline for wounded soldiers

With over 40 armed conflicts now taking place around the world, the costs of warfare are immense and continue to mount with each passing day.

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2024