Quote by Jack Kerouac

I was halfway across America, at the dividing line between the East of my youth and the West of my future.

I was halfway across America, at the dividing line between t

Summary

This quote represents a geographical and metaphorical journey. It signifies the idea of standing at a critical point in life where the speaker is physically halfway across America, marking the transition between their past experiences in the East and their aspirations and opportunities in the West. It reflects a pivotal moment of reflection and decision-making, where the speaker contemplates their past and envisages their future, poised at the crossroads of their personal transformation and the pursuit of new possibilities.

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By Jack Kerouac

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