"I don't want revenge on the Taliban, I want education for sons and daughters of the Taliban."

"Challenge the social norms created and enforced by men, and you disgrace your family and community. That morning, it meant that the patriarchy had grown so fragile that it could be threatened by a pai…"

"Why shall I wait for someone else? Why shall I be looking to the government, to the army, that they would help us … for them to help me. Why don't I raise my voice? Why don't we speak up for our right…"

"I used to think I had to wait to be an adult to lead. But I've learned that even a child's voice can be heard around the world."

"Why is it that countries which we call 'strong' are so powerful in creating wars but are so weak in bringing peace? Why is it that giving guns is so easy but giving books is so hard? Why is it, why is…"