Humility is what makes a good student. Humbleness allows your mind to open for instruction. Certainly, I think our teachers' hope that we will surpass them, but its something that is better left unsaid. If you feel you have surpassed you teacher, I would think you have lost some humility.
My biggest fear would be not learning enough of my Sensei's teachings before he passes(which is an event that ought to be well far off into the future). Without humility, you cant be taught
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