Here are my favorite quotes from Walt Whitman (1819-1892). Don't you just love these:
"I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars."
"Be curious, not judgemental."
"Every moment of light and dark is a miracle."
"I find no sweeter fat than sticks to my bones."
"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you."
"Re-examine all that you have been told... dismiss that which insults your soul."
"Simplicity is the glory of expression."
"Stranger, if you passing meet me and desire to speak to me, why should you not speak to me? And why should I not speak to you?"
"If you done it, it ain't bragging."