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You see, with [designing]weapons, it is like a woman who…

“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…” quote by Mikhail Kalashnikov
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“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.”

Mikhail Kalashnikov

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Designing weapons is likened to motherhood, where the creator nurtures a prototype with pride and protective feeling.

In simple terms: Design feels like caring for a child.

Key Takeaway

Treat creations with care and pride.

Themes

creation pride prototype design maternal metaphor

Mood

proud reflective

Type

motivational reflective

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • prototype testing
  • creative process
  • team leadership
  • innovation

Key Concepts

engineering psychology attachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does pride affect your design decisions?
  • Can you balance care with critical evaluation?
A Different Perspective

Emotional attachment may bias objective assessment of design flaws.

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