World Teachers' Day is an international day held annually on October 5 to celebrate the work of teachers. Established in 1994, it commemorates the signing of recommendation by the International Labour Organisation and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

To commemorate the day, here are some words from notable figures throughout history aout teachers:

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”  Albert Einstein

"It's the teacher that makes the difference, not the classroom"  Michael Morpurgo

"Invest in our teachers and our children will succeed" Barak Obama

"If you look behind every exceptional person, there is an exceptional teacher." Stephen Hawking

"Teaching is the one profession that creates all other profession." Unknown 

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” Malala Yousafzai