Malala Yousafzai

The terrorists thought they would change my aims and stop my ambitions, but nothing changed in my life except this: weakness, fear and hopelessness died. Strength, power and courage were born.

In many parts of the world, especially Pakistan and Afghanistan, terrorism, war and conflict stop children to go to their schools. We are really tired of these wars. Women and children are suffering.

Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.

There should be no discrimination against languages people speak, skin color, or religion.

Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow's reality.

When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.

If you go anywhere, even paradise, you will miss your home.

The best way to solve problems and to fight against war is through dialogue.

Terrorism will spill over if you don't speak up.

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

In Kenya, I met wonderful girls; girls who wanted to help their communities. I was with them in their school, listening to their dreams. They still have hope. They want to be doctor and teachers and engineers.

Thank you to the children whose innocent words encouraged me.

I was a girl in a land where rifles are fired in celebration of a son, while daughters are hidden away behind a curtain, their role in life simply to prepare food and give birth to children.

I have learned so much from Nelson Mandela, and he has been my leader. He is a perpetual inspiration for me and millions of others around the world.