Mankind is like dogs, not gods - as long as you don't get mad they'll …

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. ✨ Some of the Dharma. Book by Jack Kerouac, 1997.
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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. ✨ Some of the Dharma. Book by Jack Kerouac, 1997.

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