“It is better to die for an idea that will live, than to live for an idea that will die.”

I would rather die standing than live on my knees.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.

I don't want to be thought of as the 'girl who was shot by the Taliban' but the 'girl who fought for education'.

To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.

You cannot carry out fundamental change without a certain amount of madness.

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.

The man dies in all who keep silent in the face of tyranny.

Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great.