Quotes from Ziauddin Yousafzai

When in many societies, fathers are usually known by their sons, I am one of the few fathers who is known by his daughter, and I'm proud of it.

She became a very famous, very popular young girl. Before that, she was my daughter, but now I'm her father.

Education is power. It is just like a light in complete darkness.

You may think I'm brave. But in the eyes of many people back in my country I am a coward. They think, this man gave so much freedom to his daughter, he broke all the traditions of our society.

The world turned into a big black hole while my daughter was on the verge of life and death.

On his daughter Malala Yousafzai: She was very articulate, more than me. She could say things in a very few words that I take a long time to communicate.

Honour your daughters, trust them and most importantly, educate them.

Trust your daughters, they are faithful. Honor your daughters, they are honorable. Educate your daughters, they are amazing.

When the voice of truth rises from the minarets, the Buddha smiles, and the broken chain of history reconnects.

Education is not simply to learn to read and write. It's emancipation. It makes you free.