Quote by Madeleine Stowe

What we say is the truth is what everybody accepts.... I mean, psychiatry: it's the latest religion. We decide what's right and wrong. We decide who's crazy or not. I'm in trouble here. I'm losing my faith.

What we say is the truth is what everybody accepts.... I mea

Summary

This quote highlights the subjective nature of truth and the power dynamics involved in defining what is considered acceptable or "crazy" in society. It suggests that what is commonly accepted as truth, such as the field of psychiatry, is essentially a construct shaped by human perceptions and decisions. The speaker expresses doubt in this construct, feeling like they are losing faith or belief in the prevailing ideologies. It questions the authority and reliability of social constructs in determining truth and raises concerns about the speaker's personal struggles within this system.

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Truth Religion Faith Trouble Rights Wrongs

By Madeleine Stowe

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