Let us pick up our books and pencils. They are our most powerful weapon.

I am not against anyone. Neither am I here to speak in terms of personal revenge against the Taliban or any other terrorist group. I am here to speak for the right of education for every child. I want education for the sons and daughters of the Taliban and all the terrorists and extremists.

I don't want awards, I want my daughter. I wouldn't exchange a single eyelash of my daughter for the whole world.

I truly believe the only way we can create global peace is through not only educating our minds, but our hearts and our souls.

You should believe in your talent and potential. Never lose hope.

We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.

She explained that the bullet had entered through the side of my left eye where there was a scar, traveled eighteen inches down to my left shoulder and stopped there. It could have taken out my eye or gone into my brain. It was a miracle I was alive.