Phoebe Cary Quotes

A collection of quotes by Phoebe Cary.

Phoebe Cary (1824–1871) was an American poet and songwriter. Born in Ohio, she gained popularity alongside her sister, Alice Cary, for their poems and literary works. Phoebe's poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and social issues of the time. Her notable works include the poems "Nearer Home" and "Only Waiting." Cary's writing portrayed her strong moral convictions and captured the essence of the mid-19th-century American life. Her contributions to American literature continue to be celebrated today.