International Literacy Day Quotes
Started in 1967 on the 8th of September, the International Literacy Day symbolizes and celebrates the importance of literacy and its addition to the basic human rights. Its focus has always been to remind the people of the world about the difference being literate can have in their lives. The day advocates for educating adults as well as children to ensure that we live in a fully literate society. While 773 million adults are still not fully literate, the celebrations have helped achieve a ton of progress towards educating the people of the world and in making education compulsory for children. Here are some inspiring quotes to celebrate this magnificent occasion:
“Literacy is the bridge that takes us from a desert of misery to an ocean of hope”
“Education is more powerful than any weapon, and instead of destroying it has the power to change the world”
“The simple existence of one book and pen in each child’s hand with the guidance of one teacher is enough to change the world”
“By educating a man, you educate one person. By educating a woman, you educate an entire generation”
“The cost of building libraries is always less than that of letting a nation stay ignorant”
“No one can ever take your education away from you, and that makes it truly yours”
“Live your life as if you are going to die the next hour, but learn as if you need to survive an eternity”
“Education is the lighting of a fire, not the filling of a pail”
“The love of books is the best way to help enlarge your child’s world”
“Educating the heart is just as important as educating the mind”
