Malala Yousafzai Quotes

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Malala Yousafzai

Profession : Activist

Birth : July 12, 1997

I know now that what countries do at summits has the power to help girls in Pakistan, Nigeria or Afghanistan.

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We need to increase education budgets.

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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.

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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.

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When I was young I used to listen to other people and to try and understand what they thought and where they were coming from. I listened and didn't speak.

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I will only miss school for an engagement if it is going to bring real change.

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

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

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You cannot rely on other people's support.

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I thanked President Obama for the United States' work in supporting education in Pakistan and Afghanistan and for Syrian refugees.

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Any talk of me engaging in a conspiracy against Pakistan is completely baseless.

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I want people to remember that Pakistan is my country. It is like my mother, and I love it dearly. Even if its people hate me, I will still love it.

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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.

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I like writers who can show me worlds I know nothing about, but my favorites are those who create characters or worlds which feel realistic and familiar to me, or who can make me feel inspired.

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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.

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