World Teachers’ Day, World Teachers’ Day Issue, Republic of Cyprus

World Teachers’ Day, World Teachers’ Day Issue, Republic of Cyprus

Postage stamps--Cyprus--History

Γραμματόσημα--Κύπρος--Ιστορία

The Greek philosopher Plato (c.428-347 B.C.) considered education a lifelong affair. He used to profess that teachers should have statues erected in their honor ; for if one needed help at some time or other and someone helped one, then one would be much obliged and thankful; but if someone taught one how to satisfy all one’s needs all the time, then one should feel gratitude towards that person, and such a person is the teacher. Henry Brooks Adams (1838-1918) an American man of letters once said: "A teacher affects eternity ; he can never tell where his influence stops"". A Chinese proverb says: ""If you want one to eat for today, give him fish; if you don’t want him ever to hunger, teach him how to fish"". A Greek proverb says: ""Learn a trade and put it aside; when in need resort to it"".

Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus

Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία

Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus

Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία

Library of Cyprus University of Technology

Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology

12th September 2002

Designer: K. G eorgiadou

Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού.

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2002-TEACHER DAY-13+30

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