Teacher's Day Quotes & Wishes: 50 Teacher's Day One Liners, Instagram Captions, WhatsApp Messages & Memes

Teacher's Day In India

Every year since 1962, Teacher's Day is celebrated on September 5 to commemorate the birthday of second President of India, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. It is a day to show our appreciation and gratitude to our guides and mentors. The students take up some duties of teachers and the school usually organizes a function to celebrate all the 'Gurus'. 

Make your teacher a handmade card or an e-card, and let a few words say how much you value their guidance and counsel. We know it's hard, so we curated a list of 50 teacher's day quotes and memes. Now you don't have to scratch your heads for something respectful yet cheeky.

Teacher's Day Quotes

1. The true teachers are those who help us think for ourselves. - Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

2. The main objective of teaching is not to give explanations, but to knock at the doors of the mind. - Rabindranath Tagore

3. Education is the manifestation of perfection already in man. - Swami Vivekananda

4. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela

5. The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery. - Mark Van Doren

6. 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

7. Teachers are the most responsible and important members of society because their professional efforts affect the fate of the earth. - Helen Caldicott

8. In teaching you cannot see the fruit of a day's work. It is invisible and remains so, maybe for twenty years. - Jacques Barzun

9. If you have to put someone on a pedestal, put teachers. They are society's heroes. - Guy Kawasaki

10. The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see. - Alexandra K. Trenfor

11. Great teachers empathize with kids, respect them, and believe that each one has something special that can be build upon. - Ann Lieberman

12. Teaching seems to me beyond doubt the greatest of the professions. - Theodore Burghard Hurt Brameld

13. Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher that will be the biggest honor for me. - A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

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

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

16. The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth. - Dan Rather

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

18. The Master said, a true teacher is one who, keeping the past alive is also able to understand the present. - Confucius

19. There are two kinds of teachers: the kind that fills you with so much quail shot that you can’t move, and the kind that just gives you a little prod behind and you jump to the skies. - Robert Frost

20. Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher. - William Wordsworth

Teacher's Day Instagram Captions & WhatsApp Messages

1. The best teacher's teach from the heart, not from the book. Thank you for always teaching us only the best!

2. Teachers have to lead by example, and you have always been an excellent example to follow. As a student, I feel very grateful to have such a great mentor in my life. Happy Teachers’ Day!

3. You are only the person whom I can ask the lazy questions anytime. Happy Teacher's Day!

4. The best teachers don’t give you the answer, they spark within you the desire to find the answer yourself. Happy Teachers Day!

5. Dear teacher, thanks for all that you have done for me. You not only shaped my career, but also made me a much better person. Thank you and a very happy teacher’s day!

6. You have done wonders in my school life by enlightening me with your wisdom, transforming me with your intellect and working diligently with perseverance. Thank you for making me what I am today!!

7. Thanks for teaching my heart to be warmer and kind by being kind to me, I will always remember you no matter wherever I go! Happy teachers day!

8. Just wanted to let you know how much your time, effort, and hard work is appreciated. Thank you and happy teacher's day!

9. You have always been an excellent educator who knew exactly how to illuminate a soul with its own light. Happy Teachers Day to my favorite teacher!

10. Without you we would have been lost. Thank you for guiding us, inspiring us, and making us what we are today. Happy Teachers Day!

11. The sacrifices and patience of our teachers should be celebrated every day, not just one day in a year. Wishing you all the best on this special occasion. You are one of my favorite teachers!

12. Teacher like you spreads good vibes and teaches the right lessons to their students. - Happy Teacher's Day 2022!

13. You taught us like a teacher, protected us like our parents, and guided us like a mentor. You truly deserve this day so much. Happy teacher’s day to my most beloved teacher!

14. You are not just a teacher to me, you are also a motivator. I am very lucky to have you as the best guide. Happy Teacher’s Day!

15. We all want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. for never losing your patience with us, and for teaching us all life’s lessons. Happy teacher’s day!

16. I feel very lucky enough to have a teacher who helped me recognize my interests and talent, supported and guided me, also inspired me to do my best. Happy teacher’s day!

17. Thank you for always reminding us that our classroom is not a fish market. Happy teacher’s day dear teacher. May you live long!

18. From ABC’s to red, white and blue, from history and mathematics too, all I want to say is a big thank you!

19. Thank you for making learning fun with examples of your experiences. You make everything interesting by sharing stories. Thank you for teaching us the way you do. Happy teacher's day!

20. It has been so many years since I left school, but your words of wisdom still continue to inspire me to do great things in life. Thank you & Happy Teachers’ Day!!

Teacher's Day Memes

1. Let's be honest we all wanted a teacher like him.

2. A cup of coffee goes a long way!

3. Social Science teacher's all day every day when someone talks about politics:

5. Avoiding the teacher's gaze like a pro and praying they forget you even exist.

6. Uhhh honestly...I didn't think that far!

7. The proudest teacher in town!

8. Backbenchers before the finals!

9. Ahh yes another "Best Teacher in the World" mug for my collection!

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