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Respect Quote by Raymond Chandler

“There is something compulsive about a telephone. The gadget-ridden man of our age loves it, loathes it, and is afraid of it. But he always treats it with respect, even when he is drunk. The telephone is a fetish.” quote by Raymond Chandler
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““There is something compulsive about a telephone. The gadget-ridden man of our age loves it, loathes it, and is afraid of it. But he always treats it with respect, even when he is drunk. The telephone is a fetish.””

Raymond Chandler

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler, 1939

People are both attracted to and repelled by technology, treating it with reverence despite its flaws.

In simple terms: Tech is a love‑hate fetish.

Key Takeaway

Balance respect with critical awareness of tech.

Themes

technology addiction respect

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

observational critical

When to use this quote

  • workplace communication
  • social media use
  • digital detox

Key Concepts

fetishization dependency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your device affect relationships?
  • Can you set healthier boundaries?
A Different Perspective

Reliance can diminish human interaction.

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