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

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.

We have to change this idea that women are only supposed to work in the house... Women should go out and be what they want

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

I am not here to speak against the Taliban. I'm here to speak up for the right of every child.

The best way to fight terrorism is to do it through a peaceful way. I believe that a war can never be ended by a war.

We cannot succeed when half of us are held back. We call upon our sisters around the world to be brave, to embrace the strength within themselves and realize their full potential.