Black t-shirt, front: "Resist much, obey little" Walt Whitman, with "much" set heavier.

“Resist much, obey little”Walt Whitman · Quote T-Shirt

Everyone in the meeting nodded. You felt your own head start to nod, and you stopped it.

One word is heavier than the rest: much. The second line steps off to the right instead of falling in line.

Wear it the day you say, "Actually, I don't agree."

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Fit & Fabric

Our shirts are cut differently from style to style, so check this chart before you order. All measurements are in inches, taken laid flat.

Size	Chest width	Length
XS	16½	27
S	18	28
M	20	29
L	22	30
XL	24	31
2XL	26	32

How to measure: Lay a tee you like flat. Measure straight across the chest, armpit to armpit. Pick the size with the closest chest width. Length runs from the top of the shoulder to the hem.

Fabric: 100% combed, ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz per square yard. Lightweight and pre-shrunk.

Care: Wash inside out in cold water. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Don't iron the print. Don't bleach or dry clean.

Each piece can differ from the chart by up to 2 inches.

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Walt Whitman, "To the States," Leaves of Grass, 1881 edition. First published in 1860.

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