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 it that making tanks is so easy, but building schools is so hard?
— Malala Yousafzai Contemporary

Education activist

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Speech to the United Nations

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2013

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Humorous

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