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“I was wondering myself where I am going. So I would answer you by saying, first, that I am trying, precisely, to put myself at a point so that I do not know any longer where I am going.” quote by Jacques Derrida
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“I was wondering myself where I am going. So I would answer you by saying, first, that I am trying, precisely, to put myself at a point so that I do not know any longer where I am going.”

Jacques Derrida

About This Quote

Source Interview: "The Ethics of Writing" by Jacques Derrida, 1995

Embraces uncertainty by moving toward a point where destination is unknown, highlighting the process over outcome.

In simple terms: Seek unknown paths, not fixed goals.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty as growth.

Themes

philosophy uncertainty process

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career change
  • personal development
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

existentialism self‑inquiry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unknown destination excites you?
  • How does uncertainty fuel your creativity?
A Different Perspective

Lack of direction may cause anxiety.

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