Teacher Quotes Quotes

“Do not give them a candle to light the way, teach them how to make fire instead. That is the meaning of enlightenment.”
― Kamand Kojouri

“Your mind shines brightest when you enlighten others; your heart, when you encourage others; your soul, when you elevate others; and your life, when you empower others.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“A slave is one who sells his soul to save his life. A master is one who gives his life to save his soul.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“You are your best teacher if you keep questioning yourself.”
― Haresh Sippy

“Embrace the Christ-like character of selfless service and servant leadership; As a teacher, true transformation unfolds when students are guided to become the best versions of themselves.”
― Norbertus Krisnu Prabowo

“It has been said that when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. It is equally true, in some cases, that when the resistant student is drained and disheartened, the lesson will finally make sense and take hold.”
― Rob Ryan Sullivan, A Trek Within: Embracing Unexpected Truths

“Underachieving students can have an understanding of a topic or subject. However, they may be unwilling or indifferent to the teacher. Understanding this paradox is crucial for addressing their unique learning needs.”
― Asuni LadyZeal

“A teacher and a learner are never mediocre. Those who teach and those who learn are always superior.”
― Bhuwan Thapaliya

“In order for kids to reach their full potential, they must first believe they have potential.

They must believe that they matter and that they have the power to choose a beautiful life story. They must feel empowered to discover and use their unique skills, interests, ideas, perspectives and ways of showing up in the world to embody the best possible version of themself and create the best possible life for themself. They must be taught that every great leader, activist and change-maker started as a kid who chose to take action to change the world.

It is imperative that teachers, parents, role models and mentors tell and show kids over and over again that they are valuable and important, that they matter, and that have the power to choose. They have the power to choose to embody the best version of themself. They have the power to choose to make life better for the people and world around them. They have the power to choose the legacy they leave behind. Whoever they want to be and however they want to be remembered, they have the power to choose that.”
― Lauren Martin, Insecurity is a Seed

“It’s not bad if the sunflowers outshine the sun.”
― Bhuwan Thapaliya

“A child who cannot be loved cannot be taught.”
― Sandra Chami Kassis

“Sarcasm is wasted on the young.”
― Bert McCoy, A Lil' Bert Can't Hurt: Words and Wisdom for Daily Life

“Words are shadows - their value depends on the light source.”
― Bert McCoy

“Attention comes from interest; thus, teachers need to make learning interesting to their students.”
― Bert McCoy, A Lil' Bert Can't Hurt: Words and Wisdom for Daily Life

“Great teachers are great tour guides - they show us the sights, the sounds, the beauty, the pain, and the ones who made the difference,”
― Bert McCoy, A Lil' Bert Can't Hurt: Words and Wisdom for Daily Life

“Don't be afraid of making mistakes - it's how we learn.”
― Bert McCoy, A Lil' Bert Can't Hurt: Words and Wisdom for Daily Life

“When education knocks... open the door.”
― Bert McCoy, A Lil' Bert Can't Hurt: Words and Wisdom for Daily Life

“The ones who are not brainwashed will help open our eyes.”
― Bert McCoy, A Lil' Bert Can't Hurt: Words and Wisdom for Daily Life

“Teachers are the life blood of all nations... please take care of them.”
― Bert McCoy, A Lil' Bert Can't Hurt: Words and Wisdom for Daily Life

“Books are silent, but have the ability to scream.”
― Bert McCoy, A Lil' Bert Can't Hurt: Words and Wisdom for Daily Life

“If you truly want a great story... write in a God and evil presence.”
― Bert McCoy, A Lil' Bert Can't Hurt: Words and Wisdom for Daily Life

“If you want to reach our students, we must first meet them in their inner world.”
― Bert McCoy, A Lil' Bert Can't Hurt: Words and Wisdom for Daily Life

“The first master and most influential teacher of man is his mother.”
― Master Nursi

“One book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.”
― Unknown

“Sometimes, gazing out the window with a cup of tea, lost in silence, teaches us more about the world than all we've heard and every book we've read—or ever will.”
― Bhuwan Thapaliya, Safa Tempo: Poems New & Selected

“I will not force you to do it, I will make you to do it.”
― p s jagadeesh kumar

“Teaching is not a job, for your knowledge.”
― P.S. Jagadeesh Kumar

“Teaching is about igniting courage where there is fear and confidence where there is doubt.”
― Avijeet Das

“Students must turn every setback into a comeback — to be fearless, curious, and self-reliant enough to create their own destiny.”
― Avijeet Das

“Student: Master, I suspect you haven't taught me everything! Master: You're right to have your doubts! I've taught you what I know, and there are things I don't know, and I can't teach them to you!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan