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

Education is the only solution. Education first.

Socialism is the only answer and I urge all comrades to take this struggle to a victorious conclusion. Only this will free us from the chains of bigotry and exploitation.

Malala Day is not my day. Today is the day of every woman, every boy and every girl who have raised their voice for their rights.

I had a terrible dream yesterday with military helicopters and the Taliban. I have had such dreams since the launch of the military operation in Swat. My mother made me breakfast and I went off to school. I was afraid going to school because the Taliban had issued an edict banning all girls from attending schools.

Instead of sending guns, send books. Instead of sending weapons, send teachers.

I want every girl, every child, to be educated.