"In Pakistan when women say they want independence, people think this means we don't want to obey our fathers, brothers or husbands. But it does not mean that."

"The only way to defeat terrorism is through education."

"I do not even hate the Talib who shot me. Even if there was a gun in my hand and he was standing in front of me, I would not shoot him."

"We must tell girls their voices are important. Sometimes children think it is not their job… girls are asking for their future."

"I want to live in a world where education is considered a human right, not a luxury."