I have a teacher who has sponsored many of his students through high school, college and university. Many of them were orphans with no one to turn to or came from impoverished backgrounds.

I have a teacher who has sponsored many of his students through high school, college and university. Many of them were orphans with no one to turn to or came from impoverished backgrounds.

He is quite well-known in our region and earns a good living both from his teaching position and the extra tuition classes he offers. People travel from all over the region to attend his classes.

But he’s never let that success get to his head. He’s earned respect by consistently reminding his students to stay grounded and be kind to others—family, friends, and strangers alike.

He was the first teacher to tell me it’s okay to take a break when I’m feeling overwhelmed. He told us that it’s okay if we don’t get into the university we want—as long as our aim is to be good members of society, it doesn’t matter where we go. And through it all, he never boasts about his accomplishments or the lives he’s changed.

He’s the reason that even though I don’t have much money myself, I’ve started giving small portions of my pocket money to people in need or buying thoughtful gifts for members of my family.

It’s one of the few things I do nowadays that makes me feel whole again. Like I’m making a positive difference, however small.

I just hope someone out there reads this and realizes that there are good people hidden in challenging environments, and sometimes they prefer to stay under the radar because they feel their good deeds are more meaningful that way. Don’t lose hope for humanity. Do your best to contribute something positive to the world around you, no matter how small it might seem.

Sometimes the most profound impact comes from the quietest actions. My teacher taught me that you don’t need recognition or praise to do good—you just need to care enough to try. And in a world that often feels increasingly disconnected, that lesson has been more valuable than any academic subject he could have taught me.

I try to remember his example whenever I’m feeling discouraged. If one person can touch so many lives while asking for nothing in return, imagine what would happen if more of us tried to do the same.