12 Quotes by Clint Smith
Clint Smith, an accomplished writer, educator, and poet, brings a powerful and empathetic voice to issues of social justice and inequality. Through his poignant writings, Smith delves into the complexities of race, identity, and history in America. He addresses pressing societal issues, such as racial injustice, mass incarceration, and systemic inequalities, with an unflinching and compassionate approach.
As a former teacher, Smith draws on his experiences in the classroom to shed light on the challenges faced by young people, particularly those from marginalized communities. His work serves as a call to action, urging readers to confront uncomfortable truths and advocate for positive change. In addition to his written works, Smith is a gifted spoken word performer, captivating audiences with his powerful recitations that evoke emotions and challenge perspectives. His contributions to contemporary literature and social discourse make Clint Smith an influential and vital voice in the ongoing conversations about race, equity, and human rights.
Clint Smith Quotes
Don’t forget, incoming fire has the right of way.
You can say ‘stop’ or ‘alto’ or use any other word you think will work but I’ve found that a large bore muzzle pointed at someone’s head is pretty much the universal language.
If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. That’s ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid about?
The two most important rules in a gunfight are: always cheat and always win.
Make your attacker advance through a wall of bullets. I may get killed with my own gun, but he’s gonna have to beat me to death with it, cause it’s gonna be empty.
Beware the man who only has one gun. He probably knows how to use it!
An armed man will kill an unarmed man with monotonous regularity.
The sling is to a rifle what the holster is to a pistol. If you have a sling, chances are you will keep the rifle with you. If there is no sling present, you will set the rifle down. When you are at the absolutely farthest point away from the rifle that you can possibly get, you’ll need it.
Don’t shoot fast, shoot good.
When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away.
Every time I teach a class, I discover I don’t know something.
A reporter did a human-interest piece on the Texas Rangers. The reporter recognized the Colt Model 1911 the Ranger was carrying and asked him ‘Why do you carry a 45?’ The Ranger responded, ‘Because they don’t make a 46.’
― Clint Smith Quotes
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