I did not clip the wings of my daughter to fly.

People ask me, what special is in my mentorship which has made Malala so bold and so courageous and so vocal and poised? I tell them, don't ask me what I did. Ask me what I did not do. I did not clip her wings, and that's all.

When in many societies, fathers are usually known by their sons, I am one of the few fathers who is known by his daughter, and I'm proud of it.

When the voice of truth rises from the minarets, the Buddha smiles, and the broken chain of history reconnects.

On his daughter Malala Yousafzai: She was very articulate, more than me. She could say things in a very few words that I take a long time to communicate.

The world turned into a big black hole while my daughter was on the verge of life and death.

Trust your daughters, they are faithful. Honor your daughters, they are honorable. Educate your daughters, they are amazing.