I’m still me, Malala. The important thing is God has given me my life.

Pakistan is a peace loving, democratic country. Pashtuns want education for their daughters and sons. Islam is a religion of peace, humanity and brotherhood.

We should not wait for someone else to come and raise our voice. We should do it by ourselves. We should believe in ourselves. One day you will see that all the girls will be powerful; All the girls will be going to school. And it is possible only by our struggle; only when we raise our voice.

In some parts of the world, students are going to school every day. It's their normal life. But in other part of the world, we are starving for education... it's like a precious gift. It's like a diamond.

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.

One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.

The best way to fight terrorism is not through guns. It's through pens, books, teachers and schools.