Bunk Quote by Raymond Chandler
“I regard psychiatry as fifty percent bunk, thirty percent fraud, ten percent parrot talk, and the remaining ten percent just a fancy lingo for the common sense we have had for hundreds and perhaps thousands of years, if we ever had the guts to read i”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Long Goodbye, 1953
Psychiatry is viewed skeptically, mixing doubt with recognition of common‑sense insights.
In simple terms: Psychiatry is seen as partly bogus but sometimes useful.
Key Takeaway
Question the value of psychiatric advice.
Themes
skepticism
medicine
critical thinking
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- evaluating mental health care
- discussing stigma
- personal health decisions
Key Concepts
medical epistemology
clinical practice
historical attitudes
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust mental health professionals?
- When is skepticism constructive?
A Different Perspective
The quote oversimplifies a complex field and may discourage needed treatment.
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