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Lucy Larcom was an American poet, born on March 5, 1824, and died on April 17, 1893. Her poetry is known for its social and political themes, reflecting the changes in American society during the mid-19th century.

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Famous Lucy Larcom Quotes

“O Mariner-soul, Thy quest is but begun, There are new worlds Forever to be won.”

World Soul Forever New World Quests Mariners

Author:Lucy Larcom

“Because its myriad glimmering plumes Like a great army's stir and wave; Because its golden billows blooms, The poor man's barren walks to lave: Because its sun-shaped blossoms show How souls receive the light of God, And unto earth give back that glow I thank him for the Goldenrod.”

Men Giving Soul Shows Light Earth Walks Poor Sun Army Wave Golden Giving Back Barren Poor Man Great Army Goldenrod

Book:Wild Roses of Cape Ann: And Other Poems

Source: Wild Roses of Cape Ann: And Other Poems

“Many kinds of fruit grow upon the tree of life, but none so sweet as friendship; as with the orange tree its blossoms and fruit appear at the same time, full of refreshment for sense and for soul.”

Kind Soul Grows Growing Up Tree Sweet Fruit Loyalty Orange Tree Of Life Refreshments Orange Trees

Author:Lucy Larcom

“The soul, cramped among the petty vexations of Earth, needs to keep its windows constantly open to the invigorating air of large and free ideas: and what thought is so grand as that of an ever-present God, in whom all that is vital in humanity breathes and grows?”

Needs Ideas Soul Earth Humanity Grows Air Window Breathe Petty Invigorating Vexation

Author:Lucy Larcom

About the Author

Born: March 5, 1824
Died: April 17, 1893
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 75

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A New England girlhoodRelated source material

The Unseen FriendRelated source material

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A New England Girlhood, Outlined from MemoryRelated source material

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Wild Roses of Cape Ann: And Other PoemsRelated source material

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