"When I was in Birmingham, my dad treated our house like an art museum and me like the signature piece in the collection. When I was alone, I unraveled—because the hardest thing to be was myself."

"Now we have social media, and it should be used for this good purpose… speaking up for equality, for justice, for equal rights."

"I am hopeful that one day we will achieve our goal of education for every child."

"My message to children around the world is to stand up for your rights."

"My father always says, 'Malala will be free as a bird.'"