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surpassed by the power of external causes； we have not； therefore； an
absolute power of shaping to our use those things which are without us。
Nevertheless； we shall bear with an equal mind all that happens to us
in contravention to the claims of our own advantage； so long as we are
conscious； that we have done our duty； and that the power which we possess
is not sufficient to enable us to protect ourselves completely；
remembering that we are a part of universal nature； and that we
follow her order。 If we have a clear and distinct understanding of
this； that part of our nature which is defined by intelligence； in other
words the better part of ourselves； will assuredly acquiesce in what
befalls us； and in such acquiescence will endeavour to persist。 For；
in so far as we are intelligent beings； we cannot desire anything save
that which is necessary； nor yield absolute acquiescence to anything；
save to that which is true： wherefore； in so far as we have a right
understanding of these things； the endeavour of the better part of
ourselves is in harmony with the order of nature as a whole。
End of Part IV