Teachers Day 2020: Once again the nation may brace itself to pay tributes to all the teachers and mentors on the occasion of Teachers Day, which falls on September 5. Since 1962, the day is celebrated as the Teacher’s day every year in honour of India’s second President and revered teacher Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was born on the same day in 1888.

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An exemplary teacher, philosopher, scholar and politician, Radhakrishnan's work dedicated towards education shaped the youth of the country in the early years of the democracy.

To mark the celebrations, classrooms across the nation burst into colours with decorations, cultural programmes, greetings and what not. On this day, people of all ages come out alike to pay tributes to their teachers and mentors who do not only teach academics, but often go beyond the books to lay the foundations of upcoming future within us. They teach us the meaning of lives and give us inspiration and guidance that helps in shaping it up in a better way.

Owing to the Coronavirus, the teachers day celebrations may not go as grand as it does each year because outdoor celebrations in large gathering is prohibited to contain the spread of the deadly COVDI-19 virus.

However, one can always reach out to the teachers and mentors with heartwarming quotes, messages, and wishes to make them feel special. Here are a few to look at and share with your teachers:

Quotes Of Famous Personalities



  • The true teachers are those who help us think for ourselves – Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan.

  • Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, calibre, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.

  • I have always felt that the true text-book for the pupil is his teacher – Mahatma Gandhi.

  • Through teachers flow the values and culture of a nation and its people – Dr. Manmohan Singh.

  • Inspired teachers are the building blocks of a good education system. An inspired teacher links the individual goals of the students to the societal and national goals – Pranab Mukherjee.

  • If you were successful somebody along the line gave you some help. There was a great teacher somewhere in your life - Barack Obama.


Books,pencil,conch and table calendar celebrating Teachers' day on September 5.

  • Mother gives birth to a child, a teacher gives him life – Narendra Modi.

  • Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world - Malala Yousafzai.

  • Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important – Bill Gates.

  • I am a teacher. It's how I define myself. A good teacher isn't someone who gives the answers out to their kids but is understanding of needs and challenges and gives tools to help other people succeed - Justin Trudeau.

  • The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind – Khalil Gibran.

  • I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well – Alexander the Great.


Happy Teachers Day Messages



  • I humbly thank every teacher for dedicating their precious time and efforts for imparting knowledge, respect, and wisdom and making our society a better place to live.

  • On this special day, I want to let you know that you are one of the best teachers in my life. Thank you for always being there and for making me a better person.

  • Thank you for guiding me on the right path and teaching me the most precious lessons of life. Happy Teacher’s Day!

  • Your words of wisdom always guide me in the most difficult of times. Thank you for being there always! Happy Teacher’s Day.

  • You have taught me many things in life, but the most important lesson you gave me was of how to be a better person. Happy Teacher’s Day!


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