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I was trying to perform as best as possible. I was a boy at the time, but worked well with the sickle
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"I was trying to perform as best as possible. I was a boy at the time, but worked well with the sickle"

- Mikhail Kalashnikov

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Mikhail Kalashnikov was a Russian inventor and designer of the AK-47 assault rifle. In this quote, he is reflecting on his childhood and his experience dealing with a sickle. He was a young boy at the time, however he was figured out to do his best. He was inspired to strive and put in the effort to do the job right. He was identified to show that he can carrying out the task, in spite of his age. His hard work and devotion settled, as he had the ability to successfully utilize the sickle to complete the task. This quote reveals that even at a young age, Kalashnikov was driven to do his best and wanted to put in the effort to attain his goals. His decision and hard work would later on serve him well in his career as an inventor and designer.

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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Mikhail Kalashnikov somewhere between November 10, 1919 and today. He/she was a famous Inventor from Russia. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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