To pretend, I actually do the thing: I have therefore only pretended to pretend

To pretend, I actually do the thing: I have therefore only pretended to pretend

Jacques Derrida, a prominent French philosopher known for his deconstructionist approach to language and meaning, often explored the concept of pretense in his work. One of his famous quotes, “To pretend, I actually do the thing: I have therefore only pretended to pretend,” encapsulates his complex and nuanced understanding of language, reality, and representation.