Brother Quote by Phyllis Chesler

The Afghans are probably the world champions in resisting foreign domination and infiltration into their country.

— Stephen Kinzer

If history is any guide, most Afghans would oppose an American invasion and fight the foreign occupiers, probably with substantial help from 'freedom fighters'…

— John Mearsheimer

Afghanistan is just one of those countries that no group can conquer. It's so challenging to live, and the people are so close among…

— Bill Murray

People in Afghanistan want peace, including the Taliban. They're also people like we all are. They have families, they have relatives, they have children,…

— Hamid Karzai

Those who take to guns could do so due to deprivation, suppression, or historical legacy. The Afghans have lived through violence for centuries, by…

— Asghar Ali Engineer

The Afghans themselves say that if you put two Afghans in a room, you get three factions.

— P. J. O'Rourke

To understand Afghanistan, you have to face the stress the average Afghan deals with.

— Hyder Akbar

For many people in the west, Afghanistan is synonymous with the Soviet war and the Taliban. I wanted to remind people that Afghans had…

— Khaled Hosseini

As the leader of a country, you are not free to enjoy the luxury of such feelings. The Afghan people want peace, which requires…

— Ashraf Ghani

If you take a look at Afghan history, usually they have united to defend against an outside enemy, and as soon as that's accomplished,…

— Lawrence Eagleburger

Do not ever threaten an Afghan with violence. We will rise as one and we will face every threat the way we have taken…

— Ashraf Ghani

It is in Pakistan's own interest that the Afghan army is able to fight effectively against the Taliban, which is more likely if they…

— Peter Bergen