Children's Day: Best quotes, messages, greetings for Nehru's birth anniversary [PHOTOS]

Considering his contributions and love towards children, Children's Day is celebrated in India on 14 November on the birth anniversary of the first Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Nehru, who was fondly called Chacha, loved children, perceiving them as the future of the country. Schools across the country conduct special functions on Children's Day, during which kids dress up like Chacha Nehru in his trademark outfit with a red rose in the buttonhole.

Politicians, celebs pay tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru; wish kids, share childhood photos

While many countries observe Children's Day on 1 June, Universal Children's Day is celebrated on 20 November.

Check out some quotes, messages, wishes and greetings to be shared on Children's Day in India:

Nehru's Inspiring Quotes

Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man. — Rabindranath Tagore (Indian writer)

Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow. — APJ Abdul Kalam (former Indian President)

Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future. — John F. Kennedy (Former President of the United States)

Children are the keys of paradise. — Eric Hoffer (American moral and social philosopher)

A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them. — Victor Hugo (French novelist)

The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. — Denis Waitley (American motivational speaker)

Our children can achieve great things when we set high expectations for them. — Jeb Bush (American politician)

In India, innocent and poor children are victims of child labor. — Malala Yousafzai (Pakistani activist)

There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children. — Nelson Mandela (Former President of South Africa)

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression. — Dr Haim Ginott (child psychologist)

Children are the best creation of god, they spread joy in every season. Happy Children's Day

Children are the future of our country. Let them enjoy their life in whatever you do. Happy Children's Day

Let us try to make this world a safer place for the little ones to live. Happy Children's Day

Time for some splashing fun
Cheers and jolly time for everyone
Because it's Children's Day
May the love n laughter always stay on every child's face. Happy Childrens Day..!!

We worry about what out child will become tomorrow,
Yet we forget that he is someone today. Happy Children Day

Childhood is about innocence and playfulness. It is about joy and freedom. Happy Children's Day