The content of a book holds the power of education and it is with this power that we can shape our future and change lives.

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

The best way to fight terrorism is to invest in education. Instead of sending weapons, send teachers.

When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.

When someone tells me about Malala, the girl who was shot by the Taliban - that's my definition for her - I don't think she's me. Now I don't even feel as if I was shot. Even my life in Swat feels like a part of history or a movie I watched. Things change. God has given us a brain and a heart which tell us how to live.

read thousands of books and I will power myself with knowledge. Pens and books are the weapons that defeat terrorism.

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