Monday Motivation….. September 04, 2023 (658)
Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, a great Teacher, Philosopher and former President of India in whose honor Teachers’ Day is celebrated, was an exceptionally “witty man”!
The King of Greece came to India on a State visit.
President Radhakrishnan welcomed him at the Palam Airport. “Your Majesty.. You are the first King of Greece to come to India “on invitation”!
The last time, Alexander, the Great, “came uninvited.”
Gandhiji: I don’t drink Milk which is the essence of Beef.
Radhakrishnan: “In that case, we all are Cannibals. For, we drink our Mother’s Milk, which again is the essence of Human Flesh.”
Winston Churchill while having a cup of Tea said to Dr. Radhakrishnan:
“Sugar is the only English word where “s” is pronounced as “sh”!”
Dr Radhakrishnan quipped: “Are you sure?”
Once Winston Churchill hosted a State Banquet in honor of Dr. Radhakrishnan who washed his hands before eating and used his hands for having the food while Churchill used Spoons and Forks..!
Churchill could not stop himself from advising Dr. Radhakrishnan to use Spoon and Fork saying that they were more hygienic.
Dr. Radhakrishnan replied:
“Since nobody can use my hand to eat, my hand is more hygienic than any Spoon or Fork you use”..!
On one of his travels abroad, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan was asked a question by a member in the audience.
“What’s the difference between a Station Master and a School Master?”
The question was irrelevant and bordering on impertinent, too..!
However, this brilliant gentleman replied calmly…
“While a Station Master minds the Train, a School Master trains the mind..!”
Moral:
I feel so blessed to have a panel of teachers during my school college days, who not only pushes me towards achieving my goal but also supported me in every step. With due respect, today I celebrate all the teachers for being selfless, devoted, hardworking, and the wisest in the classroom. I am grateful to be your student. Wishing you all a very happy upcoming Teacher’s Day celebration on September 05!
Have a great week ahead….!
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