Leaves of Grass (1871-72)

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¹ LAWS for Creations,

For strong artists and leaders—for fresh broods of
teachers, and perfect literats for America,

For noble savans, and coming musicians.

² All must have reference to the ensemble of the world,
and the compact truth of the world;

There shall be no subject too pronounced—All works
shall illustrate the divine law of indirections.

³ What do you suppose Creation is?

What do you suppose will satisfy the Soul, except to
walk free, and own no superior?

What do you suppose I would intimate to you in a hun-
dred ways, but that man or woman is as good as
God?

And that there is no God any more divine than Your-
self?

And that that is what the oldest and newest myths
finally mean?

Aud that you or any one must approach Creations
through such laws?

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