Teachers Day Quotes | Her Motifs

These Teacher’s Day Quotes, are a small gesture to say thank you to the many different teachers life offers. A teacher is not only found in academics, but all around us from friends, neighbors to family members. There is an African Proverb, it takes a village to raise a child, it has so many meanings but truly the meaning we love is that everyone is a teacher. There is so much knowledge to share and knowledge taught and shared uplifts a community. This post has some heart warming quotes that truly showcase how important teachers are to us. A community thrives on the shoulders of teachers.

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Best Gifts for Teachers Day

Gift Box for Teachers

This appreciation teacher gift will certainly show how much you are thankful for your teacher

Gift your teacher for various holidays
Pouch case has sweet words printed on it
This ceramic pen holder that has kind words
Bookmark has thank you words printed on it
The vacuum tumbler with insulated double-wall technology to keep hot and cold longer

Teacher Plant Pots

These post are so cute and perfect for teachers
gift and beautifully printed words.

Very cute, original and sweet gift
Can be used for various holiday gifts
Comes wrapped as gift, no need for wrapping
Packaged so that the plant pots are securely set in foam

Cute Coffee Mug

This gift is so thoughtful and sweet, truly warms the heart

Securely packaged already as a gift
Pink Marble Ceramic Coffee Mugs
Can be used for various holiday gifts
Coffee mug with several printed sweet words

Beautiful Teacher Coffee Mug

Teachers are truly special and this gift shows that. Gift someone special

18oz Ceramic Metallic Glaze
Can be used for various holiday gifts
Sweet and thoughtful printed message
Comes securely packaged and wrapped as gift

Video: Beautiful Teachers Quotes

Inspiring Teachers Quotes

AFRICAN PROVERB: It Takes a Village To Raise A Child – the other meaning behind this powerful proverb is appreciating the village that raise you. A well rounded child needs more than their mother and teachers are found everywhere, meaning that are many sources of wealth, love, knowledge.

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

When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts. Dalai Lama

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning. Brad Henry

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

Intelligence plus character– that is the goal of true education. Martin Luther King Jr.

Not all superheroes have capes, some have Teaching Degrees. Unknown

To teach is to learn twice. Joseph Joubert

Who dares to teach must never cease to learn. John C. Dana

When you teach your son, you teach your son’s son. The Talmud

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If you have to put someone on a pedestal, put teachers. They are society’s heroes.

Guy Kawasaki

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A truly special teacher is very wise, and sees tomorrow in every child’s eyes. Unknown

It takes a big heart to help shape little minds. Unknown

Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best. Bob Talbert

Genius without education is like silver in the mine. Benjamin Franklin

I am not a teacher, but an awakener. Robert Frost

Teaching is the highest form of understanding. Aristotle

A teacher affects eternity: he can never tell where his influence stops. Henry Adams

Teachers teach someone something, in that order. Samuel Natale

I cannot be a teacher without exposing who I am. Paulo Freire

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The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence.

Amos Bronson Alcott

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A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others.

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

The job of an educator is to teach students to see vitality in themselves. Joseph Campbell

The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist. Maria Montessori

Teaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions. Unknown

Funny Teachers Day Quotes

AFRICAN PROVERB: It Takes a Village To Raise A Child – the other meaning of this proverb includes “a child taught with love and laughter learns the lesson faster” We could not resist to include some funny student and teacher quotes.

Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils. Louis-Hector Berlioz

A self-taught man usually has a poor teacher and a worse student. Henry Youngman

Teacher: A person who helps you solve problem you’d never have without them. Unknown

She used to be a teacher but she has no class now. Fred Allen

As long as teachers give tests, there will always be prayer in schools. Unknown

Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bills. Minna Antrim

Good teachers are costly, but bad teachers cost more. Unknown

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Teachers are like the road signs because even when they tell you what

to do you still get lost.

Unknown

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Teaching is walk in the park. If that park is Jurassic park. Unknown

Teachers are the only professionals who have to respond to bells every forty-five minutes and come out fighting. Frank McCourt

Educators are the only people who lose sleep over other people’s kids. Nicholas A. Ferroni

Teaching: the only profession where you steal things from home and bring them to work. Unknown

Cheers to all of the teachers who give out pencils every single day knowing that they’ll never get them back. Unknown

Being a new teacher is like trying to fly an airplane while building it. Rick Smith

A teacher`s job is to take a bunch of live wires and see that they are well-grounded. D. Martin

There are three good reasons to be a teacher – June, July and August. Unknown

By choosing to be a teacher, you have entered an emotionally dangerous profession. Unknown

Teaching is the greatest act of optimism. Colleen Wilcox

A policeman pulled me over and asked me for my papers. I gladly gave him all of my students’ essays to grade and drove off. Heidi McDonald

Coffee: Turning tired teachers into superheroes on a daily basis. Heidi McDonald

Dear Teacher, I talk to everyone, so moving my seat won’t help at all. Unknown

Every morning before getting out of bed, I calculate how much sick leave I have left. Heidi McDonald

Group projects help me understand why Batman works alone. Unknown

A teacher’s nightmare: Tying a wet shoelace when it has NOT been raining! Unknown

Discover wildlife and prayers, become a teacher. Unknown

Teachers Day Thank You Quotes

AFRICAN PROVERB: It Takes a Village To Raise A Child – the other meaning we love is how you treat each child with care and uttermost goodness. A child’s innocence paints a smile on God.

Teachers are truly angels in human form and have pencils as a magic wands. Quotes of Gratitude

Thank you teachers for cheering and taking the part to enlighten children’s minds. Quotes of Gratitude

Every profession needs the commitment of teachers to succeed. Quotes of Gratitude

Thank you for always checking and correcting their corrections, it takes courage guide little minds. Quotes of Gratitude

No success is achieved with no teachers both in life and academics. Quotes of Gratitude

The brightest mind had teachers and so did fools. Quotes of Gratitude

A hard lesson is easier to understand with a fun teacher. Quotes of Gratitude

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A treasured teacher is one who teaches beyond lessons in a book but teaches a child’s mind with kindness.

Quotes of Gratitude

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Teacher’s have the power to open many imaginative windows. Quotes of Gratitude

The doors of a child’s creativity starts with a teacher. Quotes of Gratitude

We love all types of teachers as they shape and encourage us to venture onto new paths. Quotes of Gratitude

Teachers Day Motivational Quotes

AFRICAN PROVERB: It Takes a Village To Raise A Child – the other meaning of this proverb is “the sun always rises, take courage” there are many people in the village and can always learn

A good teacher is patient, kind, and thoughtful. You have been all of these and more to me. Thank you! Quotes of Gratitude

Thank for taking the time to prepare our lessons and going above the call of duty. Quotes of Gratitude

There nothing better that a teacher who takes the time to laugh and and educate. Quotes of Gratitude

Thank you for choosing a profession that most people shy away from. Quotes of Gratitude

A teacher’s effort lasts way after the grade, it can certainly last a lifetime. Quotes of Gratitude

A teacher’s job truly can change a life and change the world. Quotes of Gratitude

A great teacher starts the conversation and let’s the child discover greatness. Quotes of Gratitude

Only the brave, take the task to teach and unleash great minds. Quotes of Gratitude

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Teachers that leave footprints were able to reach the heart and then the mind.

Quotes of Gratitude

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If you stand in front of young or mature minds and teach, you are truly part of someone’s growth. Quotes of Gratitude

A great teacher also learns from her students. Quotes of Gratitude

Thank you to all teachers for taking the path to lead, protect and motivate. Quotes of Gratitude

Teaching is the only profession where you can inspire everyone to be somebody. Quotes of Gratitude

For some kids, a teacher is the only source of inspiration and foundation. Quotes of Gratitude

Sometimes teachers infuse optimism where there is no hope. Quotes of Gratitude

The best part of teachers is that they nourish minds to follow their best profession. Quotes of Gratitude

Teaching is the only profession that plant seeds and see human minds mature. Quotes of Gratitude

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The best teachers lead the exploration but let their students do the discovery.

Quotes of Gratitude

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Many became teachers because it’s a calling. Quotes of Gratitude

The world was and will be changed by teachers. Quotes of Gratitude

A teacher will always be a teacher and a student. Quotes of Gratitude

Every teacher was once a student but not all teachers understand their students. Quotes of Gratitude

Teachers Day Quotes: Funny Homework Excuses

Many of us had several excuses for not handing in your homework, but the below quotes certainly outrank any of our excuses. Comment below what which ones you like the most.

PERFECT MARKS –

I did not want to turn in homework with wrong answers. I will turn the homework once I get it right.

FORGET THE LESSON –

I did not turn in my homework because I forgot how to calculate it.

TOO MUCH WORK –

I decided to spread out the homework and only do 2 questions a day, so that it’s not too much homework for you to mark.

NIGHTMARE –

I had a nightmare about my homework and was to scared to do it.

GREEN PLANET –

I want to save trees and decided to tell you my homework in person.

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DONT LIKE IT –

I did not like hard things as I am still growing and need adults. Could you show me how to did the homework.

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SIBLINGS –

My sister did my homework but it was all wrong, so I did not turn it in.

TIRED –

I was too tired to do the homework yesterday and I decided to do take a break.

I DONT WANT TO BE DULL –

I did not do my homework because I was playing and “No Play Makes Jake Dull” I do not want to be dull.

TOO MANY CORRECTIONS – I did not do my homework because there will be to many corrections, that will just make more homework.

NOT MY PROFESSION –

I do not want to be a doctor so I did not do my math homework.

WATCHING TV –

I was watching tv and I like to finish what I started.

BAD BOY –

I did not do my homework because I wanted to be a bad boy.

DONT KNOW –

I do not know why I didn’t do my homework.

BIG BOY –

I did not do my homework because I am a big boy.

PLAYING –

I really like to play more than homework. Homework is boring

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MIND HURTS –

My mind hurts when I don’t play, so I want to feel better and did not do homework.

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INDEPENDENT THINK –

I did not do my homework because I did not like it. It was too easy.

Last Quote

Just as the African Proverb states, it takes a village to raise a child, simply means everyone can be a teacher. Be courageous in your path and find new ways to inspire and self cheerlead. Everyday can be a lesson waiting to be taught or learn.