SAVITRIBAI Phule was an Indian reformer, educationalist, and poet from the state of Maharashtra. She is known to have fought for the rights of women and demanded equal rights and opportunities for all. The well-known teacher and reformer passed away on March 10, 1897, battling the bubonic plague. She is hailed as the first Indian woman teacher and also established the first school for the girl child in Pune. She also fought against dowry and other social evils that obstruct women's empowerment.
Every year, March 10 is observed as the death anniversary of Savitribai Phule and people remember her for her utmost valour, pride and contributions to promoting a society that treats men and women equally. At the age of nine, Phule was married to 13-year-old Jyotirao Phule, who was one of the greatest social reformers of Maharashtra. In 1852, the British government honoured the Phule family for their contribution towards education and named Savitribai as the best teacher. In 1855, the couple started a night school for farmers and labourers.
Popular Quotes By Savitribai Phule
1. "Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world."
2. "The woman who has a mind of her own has a husband who is not worth having."
3. "The problem with a book is that it takes so long to read."
4. "If you want to learn how to think, read books. If you want to learn how to act, watch acting."
5. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the whole community."
6. "I believe that education is the key to every woman’s liberation."
7. "The more you know, the less likely you are to be afraid."
8. "Your education is your passport to a better future."
9. "You should educate yourself first before you educate someone else."
10. "If you want to learn how you want to think, read books. If you want to learn how to act, watch acting."