The promise is always made to an other who may not keep it. - Jacques Derrida

"The promise is always made to an other who may not keep it."

Jacques Derrida Hope

Philosopher, Deconstructionist French-Algerian 1930–2004

More from Jacques Derrida

"There is no outside text."

"Writing is the dangerous supplement."

"The future is not something to be predicted, but to be invented."

"Deconstruction is not destruction."

"Every day is a new opportunity."

"Hope is what gets us through difficult times."

"I'm not your enemy, kid. I'm trying to save you."

"Redemption is a long road."