... Many call him "teacher" and some say "thank you".

The "thank you" doesn't really interest Achilles Vasilios; but the "teacher" sends him to the heavens; it is for him the most beautiful greeting, which when he hears it he feels joy and pride for himself.

A couple of years ago, an old student of his, somewhere in her fifties now, maybe a little more, said many "thank you"s to him.
- But why so much, so many "thank you"s? he asked her.
Because the first time I took exams in your class, you failed me and that forced me to learn History; to read a lot, to love History.
- If you loved (Achilles Vasilios always spoke to his students in plural) History, it is great; and if I have some "responsibility" for that, then I must feel proud!

This is how Achilles Vasilios always behaved; with politeness, with tenderness. He was a Teacher; like that, with a capital T. He had many cases where students and students expressed their gratitude to him for what he taught them; many years later. This had greater value. He always accepted praise with humility and humility, saying "thank you" for the beautiful words of his students; bowing his head as a sign of respect. [...]