In many parts of the world, a man's accusing finger always finds a woman. But I think we need women to solve the problems that men create.

Life goes on, unmindful of beginning, end…crisis or catharsis, moving forward like a slow, dusty caravan of kochis (nomads).

Blood is a powerful thing

I get daily e-mails from Afghans who thank me for writing this book [The Kite Runner], as they feel a slice of their story has been told by one of their own. So, for the most part, I have been overwhelmed with the kindness of my fellow Afghans.

Nothing happens in a vacuum in life: every action has a series of consequences, and sometimes it takes a long time to fully understand the consequences of our actions.

the past held only this wisdom: that love was a damaging mistake, and its accomplice, hope, a treacherous illusion

Your job today is to pass gas. You do that and we can start feeding you liquids. No fart, no food.