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Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani vocalist and activist awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 at the age of 17. The Taliban shot her on October 9, 2012, for advocating for girls’ right to education. The Taliban were trying to kill her because she spoke out against them and publicly condemned their actions. After her recovery, Malala became a global icon and spokesperson for peace and women’s rights.
She has received more than 50 awards from various institutions such as UNESCO, United Nations, and Amnesty International during her career as a journalist, author, and human rights campaigner. She has been a remarkable woman to watch throughout her life, as she has both remained unbroken in spirit and continued to educate herself about important topics despite suffering such a traumatic event.
Here are some of her most inspiring quotes that share a vision for the future.
39 Most Inspiring Malala Yousafzai Quotes
“Life isn’t just about taking in oxygen and giving out carbon dioxide.”
“Even if I am a girl, even if people think I can’t do it, I should not lose hope.”
“Why is it, that giving guns is so easy but giving books is so hard?”
“I don’t want to be thought of as the “girl who was shot by the taliban” but the “girl who fought for education.”
“I tell my story, not because it is unique, but because it is not. It is the story of many girls.”
“It is very important to know who you are. to make decisions. to show who you are.”
“I truly believe the only way we can create global peace is through not only educating our minds but our hearts and souls..”
“We are stronger than those who oppress us.”
“Strength, power, and courage was born.”
“With guns, you can kill terrorists, with education you can kill terrorism.”
“Education is neither eastern nor western. Education is education and it’s the right of every human being.”
“Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.”
“One book, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world.”
“If you want to end war, then instead of sending guns, send books. instead of sending tanks, send pens. instead of sending soldiers, send teachers.”
“We cannot succeed when half of us are held back.”
“Do not wait for someone else to come and speak for you. It’s you who can change the world.”
“My goal is to get peace.”
“If you want to do something better, the whole world and the whole universe supports you in your cause.”
“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.”
“I think everyone makes a mistake at least once in their life. the important thing is what you learn from it.”
“Our men think earning money and ordering around others is where power lies. They don’t think power is in the hands of the woman who takes care of everyone all day long, and gives birth to their children.”
“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.”
“If one man can destroy everything, why can’t one girl change it?”
“We were scared, but our fear was not as strong as our courage.”
“Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.”
“If one man can destroy everything, why can’t one girl change it?”
“You must be brave.”
“I am stronger than fear.”
“So believe in your voice, believe in yourself, and always follow your dreams. Because especially young girls, they dream big but as they grow older they start underestimating themselves, they do not believe in themselves, they don’t dream big. So I would ask all young girls to dream big, as big as you can, and just follow your dreams and you can do anything.”
“The best way to solve problems and to fight against war is through dialogue.”
“If people were silent, nothing would change.”
“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”
“Books, not bullets, will pave the path towards peace and prosperity.”
“There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. there is a third power stronger than both, that of women.”
“We must tell girls their voices are important.”
“I think life is dangerous. Some people get afraid of it. Some people don’t go forward. But some people, if they want to achieve their goal, they have to go, they have to move.”
“Education is neither eastern nor western, it is human.”
“Life isn’t just about taking in oxygen and giving out carbon dioxide.”
“I don’t cover my face because I want to show my identity.”
