“My most resolute opponents believe that I am too visible, that I am a ...” — Jacques Derrida Quote

“My most resolute opponents believe that I am too visible, that I am a little too alive, that my name echoes too much in the texts which they nevertheless claim to be inaccessible.”

“In Algeria, I had begun to get into literature and philosophy. I dreamed of writing-and already models were instructing the dream, a certain language governed it.”

“As soon as there is language, generality has entered the scene.”

“No nation can claim, 'We are an uncorrupt nation, therefore we will tell you what the morals of democracy are.'”

“Words without deeds is an affront to the principle that guides our Nation and makes a mockery of the values we as public servants claim to love.”

“Well, I don't think anyone now would say that they're painting the state of the culture of America. I think that's too grand and pompous a thing for anybody to claim.”