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

I say I am stronger than fear. – Malala Yousafzai

In many countries, they do not even keep track of how girls are doing in school, or if they are there at all. If we say, ‘Girls count,’ then we must count girls, so we can see if we are really making progress in educating every girl. – Malala Yousafzai

A talib fires three shots at point-blank range at three girls in a van and doesn’t kill any of them. This seems an unlikely story. – Malala Yousafzai

I believe the gun has no power at all. – Malala Yousafzai

Books can capture injustices in a way that stays with you and makes you want to do something about them. That’s why they are so powerful. – Malala Yousafzai