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“Little drops of water, little grains of sand, Make the mighty ocean, and the pleasant land. So the little minutes, humble though they be, Make the mighty ages of eternity.”

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Julia Abigail Fletcher Carney
Julia Abigail Fletcher Carney

Julia Abigail Fletcher Carney was an American poet recognized for her contributions to 19th-century literature. Born on April 6, 1823, and passing away on November 1, 1908, Carney's poetry was characterized by its religious and spiritual themes, reflecting her deep-seated Quaker faith and her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated literary field. more

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