I believe that learning is a lifelong process. Education should inculcate independent thinking and give the student the capacity to explore and experiment with his/her external and internal worlds. The modern world is undergoing rapid changes and excellence in teaching should encourage the development of personal values and thinking which will facilitate an intelligent adaptation to a changing world. Education is an integral force in our society and it must foster universal well-being and individual development. Education is the cornerstone of democracy and the basis for personal fulfillment. Learning to learn and learning to discern are the goals of every educational engagement. Excellence in teaching must ensure this outcome.