which by the destinies have been annexed unto thee; and love
those men whom thy fate it is to live with; but love them truly.
An instrument, a tool, an utensil, whatsoever it be, if it be fit
for the purpose it was made for, it is as it should be though
he perchance that made and fitted it, be out of sight and gone.
But in things natural, that power which hath framed and fitted them,
is and abideth within them still: for which reason she ought
also the more to be respected, and we are the more obliged (if we
may live and pass our time according to her purpose and intention)
to think that all is well with us, and according to our own minds.
After this manner also, and in this respect it is, that he that is
all in all doth enjoy his happiness.