This appears not to be a Kerouac quote. It has not been found in any of Kerouac's published work.
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Defy the law! – Write the heartbroken poetry of the World!
— Jack Kerouac
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Jack Kerouac" (Misattributed)
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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.
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.
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