I had to gain experience as I did not have a technical education.

Before attempting to create something new, it is vital to have a good appreciation of everything that already exists in this field.

I tried a dozen different modifications that were rejected. But they all served as a path to the final design.

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.

Life can make you do many things, even kiss a man with a runny nose.

I created a weapon to defend the borders of my motherland. It's not my fault that it's being used where it shouldn't be. The politicians are more to blame for this.

I wanted to invent an engine that could run for ever. I could have developed a new train, had I stayed in the railway. It would have looked like the AK-47 though.