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Quotes by Jack Kerouac

Born: 12th March 1922, Died: 21st October 1969
Jack Kerouac was an American novelist known for his spontaneous prose and influential role in the Beat Generation.
Welcome to our collection of quotes by legendary novelist Jack Kerouac. This page is dedicated to preserving and sharing the profound wisdom and poetic insights of one of the most influential figures of the Beat Generation. Dive into this treasure trove of thoughts and reflections, extracted from Kerouac's celebrated works such as "On the Road," "The Dharma Bums," and "Big Sur." Discover his unique perspective on life, travel, spirituality, and the pursuit of true freedom. Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy and unconventional ideas that define Kerouac's writing. Whether you are a long-time admirer or a newcomer to his literary universe, these quotes will serve as a source of inspiration and a gateway to explore Kerouac's philosophy and writing in greater depth. Join us on this journey and experience the words that continue to resonate with generations of readers.

Maybe that's what life is... a wink of the eye and winking stars. Read Summary

Whither goest thou, America, in thy shiny car in the night? Read Summary

Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life. Read Summary

Avoid the world, it's just a lot of dust and drag and means nothing in the end. Read Summary

You can't teach the old maestro a new tune. Read Summary

A pain stabbed my heart as it did every time I saw a girl I loved who was going the opposite direction in this too-big world. Read Summary

As you get older, you get more... genealogical. Read Summary

I didn't dictate sections of 'Visions of Cody'. I typed up a segment of taped conversation with Neal Cassady, or Cody, talking about his early adventures in L.A. It's four chapters. Read Summary

Accept loss forever. Read Summary

I really hate to write. Read Summary

The only people for me are the mad ones: the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who... burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow Roman candles. Read Summary

Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion. Read Summary

I hope it is true that a man can die and yet not only live in others but give them life, and not only life, but that great consciousness of life. Read Summary

All of life is a foreign country. Read Summary

My witness is the empty sky. Read Summary

Offer them what they secretly want and they of course immediately become panic-stricken. Read Summary

My manners, abominable at times, can be sweet. Read Summary

I'm not a beatnik. I'm a Catholic. Read Summary

Write in recollection and amazement for yourself. Read Summary

My story is endless. I put in a teletype roll, you know, you know what they are, you have them in newspapers, and run it through there and fix the margins and just go, go - just go, go, go. Read Summary