“Meditations” Book IX: Passage IX

Either teach them better if it be in thy power; or if it be not,

remember that for this use, to bear with them patiently, was mildness and goodness granted unto thee.

The Gods themselves are good unto such; yea and in some things, (as in matter of health, of wealth, of honour,) are content often to further their endeavours: so good and gracious are they.

And mightest thou not be so too? or, tell me, what doth hinder thee?

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