“In general, I try and distinguish between what one calls the Future and “l’avenir” [the ‘to come]. The future is that which – tomorrow, later, next century – will be. There is a future which is predictable, programmed, scheduled, foreseeable.… — Jacques Derrida Copy Share Image
There is a future which is predictable, programmed, scheduled, foreseeable. But there is a future, l'avenir (to come) which refers to someone who comes whose arrival is totally unexpected. For me, that is the real future. That which is totally… — Jacques Derrida Copy Share Image
![“In general, I try and distinguish between what one calls the Future and “l’avenir” [the ‘to come]. The future is that which – tomorrow, later, next century – will be. There is a future which is predictable, programmed, scheduled, foreseeable. But there is a future, l’avenir (to come) which refers…” quote by Jacques Derrida](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1c6/jacques-derrida-3948_quote_in-general-i-try-and-distinguish-between_2212403.jpg)
