I believe in peace. I believe in mercy.

My father always says that heroism is in the Pashtun DNA.

I want education for the sons and daughters of the Taliban and all the terrorists and extremists. I do not even hate the Talib who shot me. Even if there was a gun in my hand and he was standing in front of me, I would not shoot him. This is the compassion I have learned from Mohamed, the prophet of mercy, Jesus Christ and Lord Buddha.

When someone takes away your pens you realise quite how important education is.

Some people only ask others to do something. I believe that, why should I wait for someone else? Why don't I take a step and move forward.

Education is the best weapon through which we can fight poverty, ignorance and terrorism.

And if we want to achieve our goal, then let us empower ourselves with the weapon of knowledge and let us shield ourselves with unity and togetherness.