Jacques Derrida — "To write is to know that one will not be read."
To write is to know that one will not be read.
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This sentiment is often attributed to him, reflecting themes in his work, but the exact phrasing is difficult to pinpoint as a direct quote.
Date: 1970s (conceptually)
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