Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second President of India, was born on 5 September 1888. He was an Indian politician, philosopher, and statesman. 
 

Teacher’s Day is celebrated in his memory to honour his contributions to education and philosophy. 
 

“Knowledge gives us power, love gives us fullness.”
 

“Books are the means by which we build bridges between cultures.”
 

“The true teachers are those who help us think for ourselves.”
 

“True religion is a revolutionary force: it is an inveterate enemy of oppression, privilege, and injustice.”
 

“A life of joy and happiness is possible only on the basis of knowledge and science.”
 

“We need not seek a cause or a motive or a purpose for that which is, in its nature, eternally self-existent and free.”
 

“Teachers should be the best minds in the country.”