I don't need no Smith and Wesson, man, I got Merriam and Webster.

Avi Steinberg
About This Quote

This is a very sarcastic and witty comment. It is a play on the phrase “I don’t need no stinkin’ gun” and makes fun of people who think they can overcome their problems without using any kind of weapon to defend themselves.

Source: Running The Books: The Adventures Of An Accidental Prison Librarian

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