Malala Yousafzai Quotes

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Malala Yousafzai

Profession : Activist

Birth : July 12, 1997

I'm not becoming western; I am still following my Pashtun culture, and I'm wearing a shalvar kamiz, a dupatta on my head.

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When I was born, some of our relatives came to our house and told my mother, 'Don't worry, next time you will have a son.'

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It's an honor to be awarded the Liberty Medal.

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I was excited when King's College announced a scholarship for students who are in developing countries.

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I want to serve the people.

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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.

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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.

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

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I cannot believe how much love people have shown me.

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Dear sisters and brothers, I am not against anyone.

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

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I hope that one day when I'll go back to Pakistan, I will build a university like Harvard.

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It's quite difficult for a parent to know that their daughter is in great danger.

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There's no one who has been living for centuries.

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I want to have fun, but I don't quite know how.

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I'm often in the company of adults, so it's nice to meet girls my age or younger.

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Girls are going to school again in Swat Valley. And that is great.

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Thank you to the children whose innocent words encouraged me.

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Pakistan is a peace-loving, democratic country.

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I am a daughter. My father is an example for me.

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