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

For my brothers it was easy to think about the future. They can be anything they want. But for me it was hard and for that reason I wanted to become educated and empower myself with knowledge. – Malala Yousafzai

We women are going to bring change. We are speaking up for girls’ rights, but we must not behave like men, like they have done in the past. – Malala Yousafzai

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

In every country, politics is considered to be a waste of time. – Malala Yousafzai

I’m not a character like Rapunzel or Cinderella; my story looks like any other. – Malala Yousafzai