Three conditions are necessary for Penance: contrition, which is sorrow for sin, together with a purpose of amendment; confession of sins without any omission; and satisfaction by means of good works.

Law; an ordinance of reason for the common good, made by him who has care of the community.

It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes.

Mistakes are made on two counts: an argument is either based on error or incorrectly developed.

It is necessary for the perfection of human society that there should be men who devote their lives to contemplation.

The same fire" (which he decides to be material) " torments the damned in hell and the just in purgatory...The least pain in purgatory exceeds the greatest in this life.

Characteristics which define beauty are wholeness, harmony and radiance.