“We cannot make bargains for blisses, / Nor catch them like fishes in nets; / And sometimes the thing our life misses, / Helps more than the thing which it gets.”
Quote by Alice Cary
Work
The Poetical Works of Alice and Phoebe Cary
This book features a compilation of poems written by the sisters Alice and Phoebe Cary, showcasing their literary contributions and poetic styles. more
Author
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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