The poet wishes to live among animals since, in his opinion, animals are quiet and self-sufficient. They do not moan and groan about their circumstances. They are constantly content and fulfill their duty to God. Animals always show their love and respect for humans. This is why Whitman wants to be like them: calm, peaceful and satisfied with what he has. Whitman also thinks that living among animals is a good way to learn humility. There are many famous people who learned this lesson very well; for example, Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr. They used to live in forests or on mountains so they could think less and less every day and become more and more humble. Finally, Whitman believes that living among animals is a good way to understand the world. Everyone knows that seeing things from another person's point of view helps us understand them better. This is why teachers and parents want their children or students to spend time with other people. It makes them more tolerant and respectful toward others even if they are different from themselves. Humans are unique because we can think and reason. We can also feel pain and suffer. This is why we need to stay inside buildings, vehicles or other safe places when there is a storm, earthquake or other disaster happening around us. Also, some people are born blind or deaf-mute.