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When I was young I used to listen to other people and to try and understand what they thought and where they were coming from. I listened and didn't speak.
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"When I was young I used to listen to other people and to try and understand what they thought and where they were coming from. I listened and didn't speak."
— Malala Yousafzai

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When I was young I used to listen to other people and to try and understand what they thought and where they were coming from. I listened and didn't speak. — Malala Yousafzai

About Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai was a Activist from Pakistan (1997–present).

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This quote is attributed to Malala Yousafzai, a Activist from Pakistan.
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Malala Yousafzai lived from 1997 – present.