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Quote by Alice Cary

“Yea, when mortality dissolves, Shall I not meet thine hour unawed? My house eternal in the heavens Is lighted by the smile of God!”

Quote by Alice Cary

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Alice Cary
Alice Cary

Alice Cary was an American poet born on April 26, 1820, and died on February 12, 1871. Her poetry is known for its delicate emotions and profound thoughts, which had a significant impact on 19th-century American literature. more

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