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… - Jack Kerouac

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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.

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About Jack Kerouac

Jack Kerouac (12 March 1922 – 21 October 1969), born Jean-Louis Lebris de Kérouac, was an American novelist, poet, and artist. He was a central figure among Beat Generation writers.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Tom Palumbo from New York, NY, USA (CC BY-SA)

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Native Name: Jean-Louis Lebris de Kérouac
Alternative Names: Jean-Louis Lebris de Kerouac Kerouac Jean-Louis Kerouac

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