Malala Yousafzai
Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala’s powerful quotes on education and women’s rights inspire millions globally.
Here are more powerful and inspiring quotes from Malala Yousafzai, highlighting her perspectives on education, women’s rights, and the significance of speaking out:
“Education is the only solution. Education first.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“Let us pick up our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“The content of a book holds the power of education, and it is with this power that we can shape our future and change lives.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“The pen and the book are the best weapons against terrorism.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“In some parts of the world, students are going to school every day. It’s their normal life. But in other parts of the world, we are starving for education.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“I want to serve the people. And I want every girl, every child, to be educated.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“I raise up my voice—not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard. We cannot succeed when half of us are held back.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“No struggle can ever succeed without women participating side by side with men.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“The world has come to know the importance of education because of the sacrifices we girls have made.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“The Taliban could take our pens and books, but they couldn’t stop our minds from thinking.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“If you go anywhere, even paradise, you will miss your home.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“I think realizing that you’re not alone, that you are standing with millions of your sisters around the world is vital.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“I told myself, Malala, you have already faced death. This is your second life. Don’t be afraid—if you are afraid, you can’t move forward.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“When God created man and woman, He was thinking, ‘Who shall I give the power to give birth to the next human being?’ And God chose women. And this is the big evidence that women are powerful.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“There are many problems, but I think there is a solution to all these problems; it’s just one, and it’s education.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“I speak not for myself, but for those without a voice… those who have fought for their rights.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“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.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“I don’t want revenge on the Taliban, I want education for sons and daughters of the Taliban.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“I think everyone makes a mistake at least once in their life. The important thing is what you learn from it.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“Some people only ask others to do something. Why should I wait for someone else? Why don’t I take a step and move forward?”
— Malala Yousafzai
“There should be no discrimination against languages people speak, skin color, or religion.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“Life isn’t just about taking in oxygen and giving out carbon dioxide.”
— Malala Yousafzai
“I believe it’s a woman’s right to decide what she wants to wear. And if a woman can go to the beach and wear nothing, then why can’t she also wear everything?”
— Malala Yousafzai
“Kindness can only be repaid with kindness. It can’t be repaid with expressions like ‘thank you’.”
— Malala Yousafzai