Air Quote by Clint Eastwood
“You can't stop everything from happening. But we've gotten to a point where we're certainly trying. If a car doesn't have four hundred air bags in it, then it's no good.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Press Conference on Vehicle Safety, 1995
He argues that safety standards must be stringent, using airbags as a benchmark for acceptable car design.
In simple terms: Cars need strong safety features.
Key Takeaway
Demand higher safety standards.
Themes
safety
technology
consumer rights
Mood
pragmatic
critical
Type
consumer
technological
When to use this quote
- car buying
- legislation
- public awareness campaigns
Key Concepts
automotive engineering
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent widespread safety upgrades?
- How can consumers influence manufacturers?
A Different Perspective
Cost and industry pushback can slow adoption of safety tech.
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