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Malala Yousafzai

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Journalist

A Pakistani journalist born on July 12, 1997, in the Swat Valley of northwestern Pakistan. She is known for her advocacy of girls' education and became an international figure after surviving a Taliban shooting incident in 2012. In 2014, she became the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

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Famous Malala Yousafzai Quotes

“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.”

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“I want world leaders to choose books over bullets...We can afford to give every girl 12 years of free education. It is absolutely in our power, and when we do, we will realize a whole new world of possibility.”

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Author:Malala Yousafzai

“We must believe in the power and strength of our words. Our words can change the world.”

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“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.”

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Author:Malala Yousafzai

“I don't know why people have divided the whole world into two groups, west and east. Education is neither eastern nor western. Education is education and it's the right of every human being.”

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

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“One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.”

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“Let us pick up our books and our pens. They are our most powerful weapons. One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.”

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Author:Malala Yousafzai

“We human beings don't realize how great God is. He has given us an extraordinary brain and a sensitive loving heart. He has blessed us with two lips to talk and express our feelings, two eyes which see a world of colors and beauty, two feet which walk on the road of life, two hands to work for us, a nose which smells the beauty of fragrance, and two ears to hear the words of love.”

“Peace in every home, every street, every village, every country - this is my dream. Education for every boy and every girl in the world. To sit down on a chair and read my books with all my friends at school is my right. To see each and every human being with a smile of happiness is my wish.”

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Author:Malala Yousafzai

“I don't want awards, I want my daughter. I wouldn't exchange a single eyelash of my daughter for the whole world.”

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Author:Malala Yousafzai

“We cannot succeed when half of us are held back. We call upon our sisters around the world to be brave, to embrace the strength within themselves and realize their full potential.”

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Author:Malala Yousafzai

“Do not wait for me to do something for your rights. It's your world and you can change it.”

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Author:Malala Yousafzai

“I am proud to be a girl, and I know that girls can change the world.”

Knows World Girl Proud Changing The World That Girl

Author:Malala Yousafzai

“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.”

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Author:Malala Yousafzai

“Fifty seven million children across the world don't want an iPhone, Xbox or chocolates. They want a book and pen.”

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“In the future, women, rather than men, will be the ones to change the world.”

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“So today, we call upon the world leaders to change their strategic policies in favor of peace and prosperity. We call upon the world leaders that all of these deals must protect women and children’s rights. A deal that goes against the rights of women is unacceptable.”

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Author:Malala Yousafzai

“We will continue our journey to our destination of peace and education. No one can stop us. We will speak up for our rights and we will bring change to our voice. We believe in the power and the strength of our words. Our words can change the whole world because we are all together, united for the cause of education. And if we want to achieve our goal, then let us empower ourselves with the weapon of knowledge and let us shield ourselves with unity and togetherness.”

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“Every girl deserves to take part in creating the technology that will change our world and change who runs it.”

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Author:Malala Yousafzai

About the Author

Born: July 12, 1997
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 193

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