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title: "1 Afghan People Quotes By Ashraf Ghani"
description: "1 Afghan People quotes by Ashraf Ghani. Plus more from Ashraf Ghani and more Afghan People sayings from other authors."
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> [As the leader of a country, you are not free to enjoy the luxury of such feelings. The Afghan people want peace, which requires persistence. We are determined to defend our country, and the whole region and the entire world…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/as-the-leader-of-a-country-you-are-not-free-to-enjoy-the-luxury-of/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/522/ashraf-ghani-4964_afghan_as-the-leader-of-a-country-you-are-not-f_2544775.png)

## More by Ashraf Ghani

> [We could form a government of national unity fighting corruption. The ordinary Afghan is sick and tired of it, because it's she or he…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/we-could-form-a-government-of-national-unity-fighting-corruption-the/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

> [People are easily shocked when their routine is disrupted and their ease of travel is restricted. We are dealing with a complete new face…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/people-are-easily-shocked-when-their-routine-is-disrupted-and-their/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

> [We are organized by territories, whereas terrorists are organized into networks. States are very slow and terrorists are extremely fast. Intelligence sharing needs to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/we-are-organized-by-territories-whereas-terrorists-are-organized-into/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

> [Self-reliance is not just words, but deeds.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/self-reliance-is-not-just-words-but-deeds/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

> [At the end of any peace deal, the decision-maker will be the government of Afghanistan.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/at-the-end-of-any-peace-deal-the-decision-maker-will-be-the/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

> [Afghanistan cannot be a burden on the international community and it has to become an asset.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/afghanistan-cannot-be-a-burden-on-the-international-community-and-it/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

> [Mecca and Medinah is a very special place in the hearts of every Muslim but particularly for every Afghan.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/mecca-and-medinah-is-a-very-special-place-in-the-hearts-of-every/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

> [By terrorising the people, the Taliban have sown deep doubts about the government.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/by-terrorising-the-people-the-taliban-have-sown-deep-doubts-about-the/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

> [President Trump is engaging and if you get your points across then he asks you questions.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/president-trump-is-engaging-and-if-you-get-your-points-across-then-he/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

> [You know, America has profoundly shaped me, and I have two American children and unbelievably rich friendships so it will always be a source…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/you-know-america-has-profoundly-shaped-me-and-i-have-two-american/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

> [ What is common among all of these groups \[Taliban, Islamic State etc.\] is the intent to destroy. The majority of terrorists who come to… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/what-is-common-among-all-of-these-groups-taliban-islamic-state-etc-is/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

> [Deadlines concentrate the mind. But deadlines should not be dogmas.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/deadlines-concentrate-the-mind-but-deadlines-should-not-be-dogmas/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

> [When I first raised the issue of the so-called Islamic State at the Munich Security Conference in February, speaking about its economy, its flexibility…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/when-i-first-raised-the-issue-of-the-so-called-islamic-state-at-the/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

> [No power in the country can dissolve the government.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/no-power-in-the-country-can-dissolve-the-government/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

> [Every global leader that I have seen has at least agreed on one point: I do have the world's most difficult job. But I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/every-global-leader-that-i-have-seen-has-at-least-agreed-on-one-point/)

[Ashraf Ghani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ashraf-ghani/)

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