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Quote by Sarah Chauncey Woolsey

“We ring the bells and we raise the strain We hang up garlands everywhere And bid the tapers twinkle fair, And feast and frolic - and then we go Back to the same old lives again.”

Quote by Sarah Chauncey Woolsey

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Sarah Chauncey Woolsey
Sarah Chauncey Woolsey

Sarah Chauncey Woolsey was an American author known for her children's literature. Born on January 29, 1835, and passing away on April 9, 1905, her works were beloved by children for their warm stories and vivid characters. more

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