Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Inspirational Quotes, Images, Thoughts on education
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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Quotes: Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan is deemed one of the most dinguished scholars of the 20th century. He also served as the first Vice President of India and the second President of India. He was honoured with Knighthood in 1931, and Bharat Ratna in 1954. His birthday is celebrated as Teachers’ Day in India, on September 5th, every year.
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Sir Radhakrishnan also authored the book, The Philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore. He held a master’s degree in philosophy and played a huge role in placing Indian philosophy on the global map. He had a long academic career and taught at Chennai’s Presidency College and Calcutta University, and even served as the vice chancellor of Andhra Pradesh University (from 1931-1936). He also taught Eastern Religions and Ethics at Oxford from 1936, a position he held for 16 years.
So as we celebrate Teachers’ Day this year, we bring to you some of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s inspiring quotes to mark his glory.
“Books are the means which we build bridges between cultures.”
“When we think we know, we cease to learn.”
“Teachers should be the best minds in the country.”
“It takes centuries to make a little hory; it takes centuries of hory to make a tradition.”
“Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if 5 September is observed as Teachers’ Day.”
Here’s wishing you all a very Happy Teachers’ Day!
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