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Phoebe Cary was an American poet celebrated for her romantic and lyrical poetry. Born on September 4, 1824, she was a prominent figure in the literary scene of her era. Her poetry frequently depicted her personal experiences and the natural world. Cary passed away on July 31, 1871.

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Famous Phoebe Cary Quotes

“I think true love is never blind, / But rather brings an added light; / An inner vision quick to find / The beauties hid from common sight.”

Thinking Light Love Is Common Vision Sight Blind True Love Is

Book:Poems of Faith, Hope, and Love

Source: Poems of Faith, Hope, and Love

“Give plenty of what is given to you, And listen to pity's call. Don't think the little you give is great, And the much you get is small.”

Thinking Giving Littles Given Forgiveness Pity Plenty

Book:Ballads for Little Folk

Source: Ballads for Little Folk

“But whenever she thanks the givers for favors great and small, she thinks of the good little sister who gave her more than they all.”

Thinking Littles Favors Thanks Giver Sisterhood Little Sister

Book:Ballads for Little Folks

Source: Ballads for Little Folks

“Sometimes, I think the things we see are shadows of the things to be; that what we plan we build”

Thinking Sometimes Wise Plans Shadow

Book:The Poetical Works of Alice and Phoebe Cary

Source: The Poetical Works of Alice and Phoebe Cary

About the Author

Born: September 4, 1824
Died: July 31, 1871
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 29

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Poems of Faith, Hope, and LoveRelated source material

The Poetical Works of Alice and Phoebe CaryRelated source material

Ballads for Little FolkRelated source material

A Memorial of Alice and Phoebe Cary: With Some of Their Later PoemsRelated source material

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