Malala Yousafzai Quotes

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

~ Malala Yousafzai

I discovered Deborah Ellis's books in the school library after my head teacher encouraged me to go beyond the school curriculum and look for books I might enjoy.

~ Malala Yousafzai

In Swat, there are two jobs a woman's going to do: a teacher or a doctor. If not, then become a housewife.

~ 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.

~ Malala Yousafzai

I speak not for myself but for those without voice... those who have fought for their rights... their right to live in peace, their right to be treated with dignity, their right to equality of opportunity, their right to be educated.

~ Malala Yousafzai

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

~ Malala Yousafzai

Nelson Mandela is physically separated from us, but his soul and spirit will never die. He belongs to the whole world because he is an icon of equality, freedom and love, the values we need all the time everywhere.

~ Malala Yousafzai

We must tell girls their voices are important.

~ Malala Yousafzai

When God created man and woman, he was thinking, 'Who shall I give the power to, to give birth to the next human being?' And God chose woman. And this is the big evidence that women are powerful.

~ Malala Yousafzai

People say Malala's voice is being sold to the world. But I see it as Malala's voice reaching the world and resonating globally. You should think about what is behind Malala's voice. What is she saying? I am only talking about education, women's rights, and peace.

~ Malala Yousafzai

Honor your daughters. They are honorable.

~ Malala Yousafzai

What is interesting is the power and the impact of social media... So we must try to use social media in a good way.

~ Malala Yousafzai

When someone tells me about Malala, the girl who was shot by the Taliban - that's my definition for her - I don't think she's me. Now I don't even feel as if I was shot. Even my life in Swat feels like a part of history or a movie I watched. Things change. God has given us a brain and a heart which tell us how to live.

~ Malala Yousafzai

I believe the gun has no power at all.

~ 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

I say I am stronger than fear.

~ Malala Yousafzai

I distracted myself from the fear and terrorism by thinking about things like how the universe began and whether time travel is possible.

~ Malala Yousafzai

I fully support U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in his Global Education First Initiative and the work of U.N. Special Envoy for Global Education Gordon Brown and the respectful president of the U.N. General Assembly Vuk Jeremic. I thank them for the leadership they continue to give.

~ Malala Yousafzai

Pakistanis can't trust. They've seen in history that people, particularly politicians, are corrupt. And they're misguided by people in the name of Islam. They're told: 'Malala is not a Muslim, she's not in purdah, she's working for America.'

~ Malala Yousafzai

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

~ Malala Yousafzai

In some parts of the world, students are going to school every day. It's their normal life. But in other part of the world, we are starving for education... it's like a precious gift. It's like a diamond.

~ Malala Yousafzai

There are many problems, but I think there is a solution to all these problems; it's just one, and it's education.

~ Malala Yousafzai

All I want is an education, and I am afraid of no one.

~ Malala Yousafzai

I need to complete my homework on time.

~ Malala Yousafzai

If you hit a Talib with your shoe, then there would be no difference between you and the Talib. You must not treat others with cruelty and that much harshly, you must fight others but through peace and through dialogue and through education.

~ Malala Yousafzai

I will get my education - if it is in home, school, or anyplace.

~ Malala Yousafzai

The important thing to note is that it is not important whether Malala was shot or not - Malala is not asking for personal favors or support. She is asking for support with girls' education and women's rights. So don't support Malala, support her campaign for girls' education and women's rights.

~ Malala Yousafzai

Some parents do not send their children to school because they don't know its importance at all.

~ Malala Yousafzai

Education is neither eastern nor western.

~ Malala Yousafzai

Even we schoolchildren know that ordinary diplomats don't drive around in unmarked cars carrying Glock pistols.

~ Malala Yousafzai

Islam means peace.

~ Malala Yousafzai

I believe in peace. I believe in mercy.

~ Malala Yousafzai

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

~ Malala Yousafzai

There's no place like home. And I do miss my home.

~ Malala Yousafzai

My father always said, 'Malala will be free as a bird.'

~ Malala Yousafzai

I think I have a right to live my life the way I like.

~ Malala Yousafzai

If you don't focus on the future generation, it means you are destroying your country.

~ Malala Yousafzai