Top 41 Quotes by Kailash Satyarthi

Today, in every wave of every ocean, I see our children playing and dancing. Today, in every plant, tree, and mountain, I see our children growing in freedom.

I refuse to accept that the shackles of slavery can ever be stronger than the quest for freedom.

I never go to temples, but when I see a child, I see God in them.

If you keep on buying things made by child slaves in such conditions, you are equally responsible for the perpetration of slavery.

Child slavery is a crime against humanity. Humanity itself is at stake here. A lot of work still remains, but I will see the end of child labor in my lifetime.

For me, peace is a fundamental human right of every child; it is inevitable and divine.

Let us democratise knowledge. Let us universalise justice. Together, let us globalise compassion!

Child labor perpetuates poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, population growth, and other social problems.

I have been very strongly advocating that poverty must not be used as an excuse to continue child labour. It perpetuates poverty. If children are deprived of education, they remain poor.

I am positive that I would see the end of child labour around the world in my lifetime, as the poorest of the poor have realised that education is a tool that can empower them.