The 2025 International Day of Education theme, dedicated by the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, is “Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence,” which underscores the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform future education and the challenges it upholds. Our previous article rightly reflects upon the International Day of Education, its themes, and the vision of the set theme.
For decades, visionary leaders and scholars have recognized the transformative power of education. Their insights serve as guiding lights as we navigate the evolving landscape of education in the era of AI.
In this discussion, we will explore the valuable perspectives drawn from these illustrious figures.
- “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela.
- “The future belongs to those who learn more skills and adapt to the changing world faster than others.” – Steve Jobs.
- “The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth.” – John F. Kennedy.
- “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats.
- “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” – Helen Keller.
- “The best investment you can make is in yourself.” – Benjamin Franklin.
- “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” – Albert Einstein.
- “Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to opportunity.” – Oprah Winfrey.
- “The future of education depends on creating minds, not just filling them.” – Stephen Hawking.
- “Education is a progressive discovery of our ignorance.” – Will Durant.