Extremists have shown what frightens them most. A girl with a book.

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

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

They will not stop me, I will get my education, if it is in home, school or any place

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.

I believe in peace. I believe in mercy.

I had 2 choices, be silent and get killed, or speak up and be killed, I chose the second option.