All things have their proper time to bear. Though by custom,
the word itself is in a manner become proper unto the vine,
and the like, yet is it so nevertheless, as we have said.
As for reason, that beareth both common fruit for the use
of others; and peculiar, which itself doth enjoy.
Reason is of a dif-fusive nature, what itself is in itself,
it begets in others, and so doth multiply.
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?