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Even if he did no more than study the teaching, even if he felt that inward weakness and outward circumstance placed its practice beyond his reach, his time would not be wasted and the study would still be beneficial. For whilst he imbibed these ideas and dwelt upon them from time to time, they would have a long-range effect. Slowly, perhaps imperceptibly, his passions would abate, his faults would be tempered, and his virtues would be reinforced.

-- Notebooks Category 2: Overview of Practices Involved > Chapter 2 : The Measure of Progress > # 55