Millions of people are born in this world. Most of them are soon forgotten while some others leave their footprints in the sands of time for posterity. Such people –leaders, philosophers, scientists, saints and holy men –are a fountain of inspiration. Their teachings, and even certain incidents from their lives serve as a beacon light that illuminates the way for generations that follow. This book contains over a 100 thought-provoking anecdotes gleaned from the lives of various great people. They impart instant lessons of life generally not found in school or college textbooks. They leave a deep impression upon the mind and appeal to one's sense of ethics. A well-documented book, it makes excellent reading for everyone. Children of impressionable age will get to learn basic values in a fun way.
The author of this book, J.M. Mehta is a post graduate in English literature and a topper in B.Ed examination from the Punjab University. After a brief service in the Punjab Education Department, he was selected for the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). He held various responsible assignments both at the headquarters and abroad including postings in the U.K., Russia, Kenya, Vietnam and the Philippines. The author, after retiring from the Ministry of External Affairs in 1993, has been devoting much of his time to reading and writing.
