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title: "8 Afghan Quotes By Ashraf Ghani"
description: "8 Afghan quotes by Ashraf Ghani. Plus more from Ashraf Ghani and more Afghan sayings from other authors."
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> [We could form a government of national unity fighting corruption. The ordinary Afghan is sick and tired of it, because it's she…](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/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bee/ashraf-ghani-4964_afghan_we-could-form-a-government-of-national-u_383.png)

> [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/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/069/ashraf-ghani-4964_afghan_mecca-and-medinah-is-a-very-special-plac_125068.png)

> [The most significant thing is public participation. That assures the Afghan public that our promises are not empty.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/the-most-significant-thing-is-public-participation-that-assures-the/)

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

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/999/ashraf-ghani-4964_afghan_the-most-significant-thing-is-public-par_413553.png)

> [I don't want anything for myself. I want everything for Afghan. I worked pro bono for 13 years. I didn't hesitate for…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/i-don-t-want-anything-for-myself-i-want-everything-for-afghan-i/)

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

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/412/ashraf-ghani-4964_afghan_i-don-t-want-anything-for-myself-i-want_601528.png)

> [Do not ever threaten an Afghan with violence. We will rise as one and we will face every threat the way we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/do-not-ever-threaten-an-afghan-with-violence-we-will-rise-as-one-and/)

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

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d6c/ashraf-ghani-4964_afghan_do-not-ever-threaten-an-afghan-with-viol_1794381.png)

> [It's fair to say average Americans think that the average Afghan doesn't want American troops in their country.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/it-s-fair-to-say-average-americans-think-that-the-average-afghan/)

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

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d96/ashraf-ghani-4964_afghan_it-s-fair-to-say-average-americans-think_2535491.png)

> [As the leader of a country, you are not free to enjoy the luxury of such feelings. The Afghan people want peace,…](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)

> [When I talk to another Afghan I am his or her equal and that moves me to tears.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ashraf-ghani/when-i-talk-to-another-afghan-i-am-his-or-her-equal-and-that-moves-me/)

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

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/471/ashraf-ghani-4964_afghan_when-i-talk-to-another-afghan-i-am-his-o_2788067.png)

## Other authors on Afghan

## 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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