We are human beings, and this is the part of our human nature, that we don't learn the importance of anything until it's snatched from our hands.

We are stronger than those who oppress us, who seek to silence us. We are stronger than the enemies of education. We are stronger than fear, hatred, violence and poverty.

Outside his office my father had a framed copy of a letter written by Abraham Lincoln to his son's teacher, translated into Pashto. It is a very beautiful letter, full of good advice. Teach him, if you can, the wonder of books...But also give him quiet time to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and the flowers on a green hillside, it says. Teach him it is far more honorable to fail than to cheat.

I don't want awards, I want my daughter. I wouldn't exchange a single eyelash of my daughter for the whole world.

Weakness, fear and hopelessness died. Strength, power and courage was born.

If we want to end terrorism we need to bring quality education so we defeat the mindset of terrorism mentality and of hatred.

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.