“I'm proud of my invention, but I'm sad that it is used by terrorists.” UsedProudTerroristInventionBe ProudI'm SadAk 47 Author:Mikhail Kalashnikov
“My work is my life, and my life is my work. I invented this assault rifle to defend my country. Today, I am proud that it has become for many synonymous with liberty.” CountryTodayLife IsLibertyProudAssaultRiflesAssault Rifles Author:Mikhail Kalashnikov
“You see, with [designing]weapons, it is like a woman who bears children. For months she carries her baby and thinks about it. A designer does much the same thing with a prototype. I felt like a mother - always proud. It is a special feeling, as if you were awarded with a special award. I shot with it a lot. I still do now. That is why I am hard of hearing.” IfsThinkingChildrenDoeStillsHardFeelingsMotherFeltSpecialDesignBabyMonthsBearsProudWeaponsShotsHearingDesignerCarrieAwardsPrototypeLike A Mother Author:Mikhail Kalashnikov
