New Delhi, March 19 -- Often, influential figures in history make remarks that tend to have a lasting impact on generations to come, inspiring and guiding them. One such influential figure was Ho Chi Minh, the President of North Vietnam from 1954 to 1969.

One of the most prominent quotes of Ho Chi Minh was: "To reap a return in ten years, plant trees. To reap a return in 100, cultivate the people."

Ho Chi Minh's powerful words serve as a reminder that while material investments do yield returns over time, it is the nurturing of the people, or an investment in the people, that creates change that lasts across generations. In simple terms, Minh advised people to focus on building themselves, in terms of their education, their skills, and ...