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Quote by Jack Kerouac

“When you've understood this scripture, throw it away. If you can't understand this scripture, throw it away. I insist on your freedom.”

Quote by Jack Kerouac

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Jack Kerouac, born on March 12, 1922, in Lowell, Massachusetts, was an influential American novelist. Known for his autobiographical novels and beat literature, his most famous work is 'On the Road'. Kerouac's writings had a profound impact on American culture in the 1960s. more

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