Time can be a greedy thing-sometimes it steals the details for itself.

We [in The Khaled Hosseini Foundation] support and fund projects that bring jobs, healthcare, and education to women and children. In addition, we award scholarships to women pursuing higher education in Afghanistan.

War doesn't negate decency. It demands it, even more than in times of peace.

The bulk of our efforts [in The Khaled Hosseini Foundation] has focused on helping build permanent shelters for returning refugees who are homeless, living out in the open or in makeshift homes. This is an area of urgent need as Afghanistan's natural elements are quite harsh, with very hot summers, and freezing winters.

You don't order someone to polish your shoes one day and call them 'sister' the next.

I'm a pretty uncomplicated person. I live a very simple life with my family and I enjoy very ordinary things.

There is only one sin. and that is theft... when you tell a lie, you steal someones right to the truth.