We must believe in the power and strength of our words. Our words can change the world.

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

If a woman can go to the beach and wear nothing, then why can't she also wear everything?

The terrorists thought they would change my aims and stop my ambitions. But nothing changed in my life except this: weakness, fear and hopelessness died. Strength, power and courage was born.

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.

My goal is to get peace and my goal is to see education of every child.

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