Jack Kerouac Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jack Kerouac.

Jack Kerouac (1922-1969) was an influential American writer and key figure of the Beat Generation. Known for his spontaneous prose style and his novel "On the Road" (1957), Kerouac explored themes of personal freedom, wanderlust, and rebellion against societal norms. He popularized the concept of the road trip as a metaphor for self-discovery and individualism. Kerouacâ€™s works reflected his experiences traveling across America, embracing jazz and spontaneous writing techniques. His writings continue to inspire and resonate with generations of artists, making him an enduring symbol of countercultural expression.

All of life is a foreign country.

All of life is a foreign country.

A pain stabbed my heart as it did every time I saw a girl I

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.

Mankind is like dogs, not gods - as long as you don't get ma

Mankind is like dogs, not gods - as long as you don't get mad they'll bite you - but stay mad and you'll never be bitten. Dogs don't respect humility and sorrow.

All human beings are also dream beings. Dreaming ties all ma

All human beings are also dream beings. Dreaming ties all mankind together.

I want to work in revelations, not just spin silly tales for

I want to work in revelations, not just spin silly tales for money. I want to fish as deep down as possible into my own subconscious in the belief that once that far down, everyone will understand because they are the same that far down.

Authors & Writing

My fault, my failure, is not in the passions I have, but in

My fault, my failure, is not in the passions I have, but in my lack of control of them.

Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to tren

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