Weakness, fear and hopelessness died. Strength, power and courage was… — Malala Yousafzai · Smartyfair

Weakness, fear and hopelessness died. Strength, power and courage was born.

Malala Yousafzai1997 · activist · 2000s PakistanMalala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist who began speaking out for girls' right to education when she was just a young girl herself.10 quotes

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Malala Yousafzai Education is one of the blessings of life and one of its necessities.

Malala Yousafzai We realise the importance of our voice when we are silenced.

Malala Yousafzai I speak not for myself, but so those without a voice can be heard.

Malala Yousafzai A girl has the power to go forward in her life.

Malala Yousafzai Through my story I want to tell other children all around the world that they should stand up for their rights.

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