I think life is always dangerous. Some people get afraid of it. Some people don’t go forward. But some people, if they want to achieve their goal, they have to go. They have to move… We have seen the barbaric situation of the 21st century in Swat. So why should I be afraid now? – Malala Yousafzai

On the day when I was shot, all of my friends’ faces were covered, except mine. – Malala Yousafzai

My father always said, ‘Malala will be free as a bird.’ – Malala Yousafzai

It is very important to know who you are. To make decisions. To show who you are. – Malala Yousafzai

I don’t want to be remembered as the girl who was shot. I want to be remembered as the girl who stood up. – Malala Yousafzai

We must tell girls their voices are important. – Malala Yousafzai