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Quote by Malala Yousafzai
One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world.
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The repeated “one” shows that change does not require a large crowd or many resources. A child learning, a teacher guiding, and a pen and book supporting that learning can together have effects far beyond one classroom. The quote presents education as a powerful starting point for improving the wider world.
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- Malala Fund — 16th birthday speech at the United Nations
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- Official Statement
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