Edgar A. Guest Quotes

A collection of quotes by Edgar A. Guest.

Edgar A. Guest (1881-1959) was an American poet and journalist. He gained popularity for his sentimental and inspirational verses that resonated with the everyday struggles and triumphs of ordinary people. Born in England, Guest immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of 10. He began his career as a journalist for the Detroit Free Press, where he worked for over 60 years. Guest published more than 20 books of poetry and became known as the "People's Poet." His optimistic and relatable poetry made him one of the most widely read and beloved poets of his time.