A person's education, from kindergarten to college graduation, involves encounters with dozens of teachers. It's impossible to feel grateful for each one, let alone elevate them to the esteemed status reserved for teachers in ancient times.
However, there is a different kind of teacher. This type of teacher helps you greatly, imparts skills to you, or guides you in a way that benefits you for a lifetime. They may aid you in becoming truly accomplished, even contributing to your personal and professional success. For instance, if you're pursuing a master's or a doctorate and your mentor writes you a recommendation letter, secures you a good job, and perhaps even introduces you to a suitable partner. Thus, your achievements are in large part due to your mentor. In such cases, you genuinely revere them as if they were your own parents. They are the significant benefactor of your life.
