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Who said it?

"you are a part of everyone you meet"

This is for a speech class, please respond as soon as possible!

Thank you for your time.

AM

I have no idea, I can't find that one anywhere.

Frankly, it sounds like the sort of general thing where there isn't a definite answer to "who said it". It's more of a tag line/bumper sticker/cliche' than a quotation. I really doubt there is any one person it can be attributed to.

If your grade depends on knowing "who said it" you have my condolences.

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Michael Moncur
Owner and maintainer, The Quotations Page

Okay, it doesn't say exactly this, but it will impress your teacher: a section of Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself" talks how about how "I am" (we all are) a part of the people we meet in our lives and the time we live in, etc. But I think since it is for school, you should find the exact passage for yourself -- it will build character and critical thinking skills, and this is a pretty big clue to get you started. (Also, because I moved recently, I'm having trouble finding my own copy. )

It is also part of Buddhist philosophy. We are all interconnected on this earth.

Ooh, I just remembered. Check Whitman's "There Was a Child Went Forth"--you can read the whole poem here:
http://www.bartleby.com/142/103.html

Thank you everyone for all your help, it is very much appreciated.