Ahmad Shah Massoud quotes

Ahmad Shah Massoud was an Afghan military leader and politician, renowned for his resistance against Soviet invasion and later the Taliban. Widely known as the "Lion of Panjshir," he became a symbol of Afghan resistance and national unity. He is remembered as a hero and visionary leader who fought for his country's freedom. Here are 8 of his quotes:

If President Bush doesn't help us, these terrorists will damage the U.S. and Europe very soon.

Ahmad Shah Massoud

I am afraid to die sometimes, but God is the one to decide when a person dies. I want to live to the fullest until then.

Ahmad Shah Massoud

If we stop fighting, terrorism will spread all over the world.

Ahmad Shah Massoud

It has always been our deep conviction, and we have always stressed the fact that the only solution for Afghanistan is democracy through elections. Each individual must have the right to vote. The day we will be in Kabul, we will organize elections under the auspices of international organizations.

Ahmad Shah Massoud

I am ready to serve the people of Afghanistan, particularly in order to restore peace. I will be ready to assume any duty at the service of my people.

Ahmad Shah Massoud

Afghans want to regain their right to self-determination through a democratic or traditional mechanism acceptable to our people.... We are willing to move toward this noble goal. We consider this as part of our duty to defend humanity against the scourge of intolerance, violence and fanaticism.

Ahmad Shah Massoud

We will never be a pawn in someone else's game. We will always be Afghanistan.

Ahmad Shah Massoud