“The world has become such a small place and we all really need each other.”

“This is a place where you start life again. It’s maybe a painful place, but it is a place of hope.”

“I pray that every parent will give their daughters the freedom of learning.”

“History has shown that civilisation will grow where there is security.”

“Our tagline is ‘Tourism not Terrorism’. We promote peace through tourism.”

“Afghan people are scared to eat different foods. But once they try they are happy and they love it.”

“In the old days music was heard by the ears, now music is seen by the eyes.”

“The Taliban targeted colleagues, our vehicles have been shot at, and our offices burned down.”

“When I see my friends being martyred, I feel I should become a martyr too.”

“Women are much better drivers than men…they can be so blind sometimes.”

“There is a very tight timeline to recover what can be found.”

“After a suicide attack, we have to cover these incidents. There’s no option.”

“Some sources say that meditation originated in Afghanistan long before Buddhism.”

“If mankind didn’t exist, all the living creatures would live very well.”

“Creating a culture is hard work… You cannot do this through force.”

“My friends’ little daughters even ask to come to Finest to have fun.”

“This last winter was very cold. Sometimes I can’t feel my hands or feet.”

“My mother said I used to sleep outside gazing up at the sky”

“Whenever I see the teeth of the audience that is the best feeling for me.”

“My friends tease me that I am too thin for a chef.”