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

Terrorists also want to use simple and reliable arms.

I sleep well. It's the politicians who are to blame for failing to come to an agreement and resorting to violence.

I have continued to work at different things, and rebuilt my home all by myself. I did it for the sake of satisfaction at doing something. I did it because I happened to be where I was.

I am still ready to shake hands with anyone who designs a better assault rifle than mine.

Things that are complex are not useful, Things that are useful are simple.

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.