Anthony Daniels (psychiatrist), City Journal (1998 - 2008), Uncouth Chic (Autumn 1998).
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What is the point of restraint and circumspection, if such stream-of-consciousness vulgarity can win not merely wealth and fame but complete social acceptance?

— Anthony Daniels (psychiatrist) on Social acceptance

What It Means

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Anthony Daniels (psychiatrist)

About Anthony Daniels (psychiatrist)

Anthony Daniels (born 11 October 1949) is an English writer and retired physician (prison doctor and psychiatrist) who frequently uses the pen name Theodore Dalrymple.