absent, yet not annihilated, but rather remaining  in our possession: in what condition is it within us? How does it  happen that, although it is present, it nonetheless does not  contribute to the determination of our state of mind until we recall  it? What can prevent—sometimes for a long time—our most  vivid convictions, best resolutions, and most refined feelings, from  being effectual? What can imbue them with the unfortunate inertia by  which they abandon us to vain  regret? (SW V: 292)