World Teachers' Day is observed annually on October 5 since 1994 to show respect and honour towards mentors. This day commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation which is about the status of all teachers. On this day people greet their teachers with warm wishes thanking them for their guide, support and care. Students send Teachers' Day wishes and messages to the mentors expressing their love and respect towards. People also share Teachers' Day quotes which talk about the role of a teacher in society. And as we celebrate Teachers' Day 2019, we have compiled a list of beautiful quotes on teachers which you can send them telling what they mean to you. Happy Teachers' Day 2019 Wishes: WhatsApp Stickers, GIF Image Messages, Quotes and SMS to Send to Your Mentors on World Teachers' Day.

UNESCO Recommendation sets benchmarks regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers. Teachers have given us some valuable lessons during our growing up years that we still hold dear to our hearts. Our memories of school and college life often have the role of a beautiful mentor who helped us sail through. This World Teachers' Day let's remind them of how they have moulded us to become better human beings. You can send these heart-warming World Teachers' Day quotes to express your love and gratitude towards them. World Teachers' Day 2019: Gift Ideas to Surprise Your Mentor And Make Them Feel Special!

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

"A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others." - Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

"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." - A P J Abdul Kalam

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." - Albert Einstein

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

"Teaching is the highest form of understanding." - Aristotle

"The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence." –Amos Bronson Alcott

The theme for World Teachers' 2019 is 'Young teachers: The future of the profession'. This year's Teachers' Day tries to encourage the young to take up the profession. It tries to bring to the forefront the issues faced by them and how it can be solved for better working conditions. In India, Teacher's Day is celebrated on September 5 marking the birthday of Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, the former president of the country who was a great teacher himself.

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