Quote by Bishop Mervyn Stockwood

A psychiatrist is a man who goes to the Folies-Berg?re and looks at the audience.


A psychiatrist is a man who goes to the Folies-Berg?re and l

Summary

This quote makes a humorous analogy comparing a psychiatrist's role to that of a spectator at the famous Folies-Bergère cabaret show. The statement suggests that psychiatrists observe people's behaviors and interactions, just as an audience would observe performers on stage. It highlights the idea that psychiatrists analyze human behavior and psychology, drawing insight from observing people in various situations. Overall, it playfully highlights the observational nature of psychiatry in a lighthearted manner.

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Psychiatry
By Bishop Mervyn Stockwood
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