John-dunn Quote by Raymond Chandler "The Long Goodbye
““Big production, no story, as they say around the movie lots. I guess Sylvia is happy enough, though not necessarily with me. In our circle that's not too important. There's always something to do if you don't have to work or consider the cost. It's no real fun, but the rich don't know that. They never had any. They never want anything very hard except maybe somebody else's wife and that's a pretty pale desire compared to the way a plumber's wife wants new curtains for the living room.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Long Goodbye (film adaptation) dialogue
Big productions can lack story depth; personal desires often pale compared to mundane needs like a plumber’s wife wanting curtains
In simple terms: Material excess distracts from simple, genuine needs
Key Takeaway
Focus on simple, genuine needs
Themes
materialism
discontent
relationships
mundane desires
humor
Mood
wry
critical
observational
Type
John-dunn:0
Living room:1
Marriage:0
Raymond-chandler:1
The-long-goodbye:1
Big Production:1
Say Movie:0
Production Story:0
Sylvia Happy:0
Movie Lots:0
When to use this quote
- consumer culture
- relationship dynamics
- everyday life
Key Concepts
film critique
social commentary
personal reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple needs truly matter to you?
- How does material excess affect relationships?
A Different Perspective
Humor may be misinterpreted as cynicism
