Whitman, on the Egyptian Revolution:
"Why should a people not be free? It only makes sense that the people of Egypt want to be better represented in a more democratic state. This is probably the best for them. Now they may pursue the art and beauty of individualism. The American democracy was a test run, and to a certain extent we’ve succeeded. But not we see a new nation struggling as we once did. A new experiment unfolds in a new nation. Perhaps we shall see success again. One may even argue that the ancient, moving culture of the Egyptians will carry them through this time of trial. I may only hope that they rally around this, along with the rights of their people. Perhaps they will even be another step ahead of us then."
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