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Despite popular superstition and wishful thinking it is true that no master can bestow his own enlightenment on others as a permanent gift. But does this make his attainment valueless to them? No, for it proves to them both that the Overself is and that man may commune with it. The few who are more sensitive or more perceptive gain more from personal contact with him--either inspiration for their quest or, if more fortunate, a momentary glimpse of the far-off goal.

-- Notebooks Category 1: Overview of the Quest > Chapter 6 : Student-Teacher > # 836