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501 2, 2 | Happiness, itself, since it is a perfection of the soul, ~is an inherent
502 2, 3 | since it is man's final perfection. But the meaning of operation
503 2, 3 | happiness ~is man's supreme perfection. Now each thing is perfect
504 2, 3 | operation is an action ~and a perfection, not of the agent, but rather
505 2, 3 | and such an action is ~a perfection and an act of the agent.
506 2, 3 | happiness signifies some final perfection; according ~as various things
507 2, 3 | attain to various degrees of ~perfection, so must there be various
508 2, 3 | happy angels, ~the final perfection is in respect of some operation,
509 2, 3 | state of life, ~the final perfection is in respect of an operation
510 2, 3 | otherwise; we advance from the ~perfection of the lower part to the
511 2, 3 | of the lower part to the perfection of the higher part.~Aquin.:
512 2, 3 | good, in reference ~to the perfection of the practical intellect,
513 2, 3 | not in reference to the ~perfection of the speculative intellect,
514 2, 3 | actions, and the everlasting ~perfection of our joys."~Aquin.: SMT
515 2, 3 | happiness is man's final perfection. Now everything is ~perfected,
516 2, 3 | happiness, which is his final perfection cannot ~consist in the knowledge
517 2, 3 | itself. Therefore man's final perfection must needs be ~through knowledge
518 2, 3 | OBJ 2: Further, the final perfection of each thing is for it
519 2, 3 | Hier. iv). Therefore the perfection of the human ~intellect
520 2, 3 | nature; ~just as the final perfection of a body is to be united
521 2, 3 | angels. Therefore the final perfection of the human intellect is
522 2, 3 | evident that whatever is the ~perfection of a power is so in so far
523 2, 3 | intellect with its final perfection. Since, therefore, the ~
524 2, 3 | 3]. ~Wherefore the final perfection of the human intellect is
525 2, 3 | power: and thus man's final ~perfection will consist in his attaining
526 2, 3 | power: and thus ~the final perfection of each power is to attain
527 2, 3 | unknown. Therefore the final perfection of the intellect, ~namely,
528 2, 3 | Further, the higher the perfection belongs to the higher nature. ~
529 2, 3 | see His own Essence is the perfection proper to the Divine ~intellect.
530 2, 3 | intellect. Therefore the final perfection of the human intellect does
531 2, 3 | seek: secondly, that the ~perfection of any power is determined
532 2, 3 | Wherefore the intellect attains ~perfection, in so far as it knows the
533 2, 3 | God than "that He is"; the perfection of that ~intellect does
534 2, 3 | And thus it will have its ~perfection through union with God as
535 2, 4 | happiness?~(6) Whether any perfection of the body is necessary?~(
536 2, 4 | vision. For ~"delight is the perfection of operation" (Ethic. x,
537 2, 4 | operation" (Ethic. x, 4). But perfection ~ranks before the thing
538 2, 4 | Consequently delight is a perfection attendant upon vision; but
539 2, 4 | upon vision; but not a ~perfection whereby vision is made perfect
540 2, 4 | Further, happiness is the perfection of man as to his ~intellective
541 2, 4 | for Happiness. For the ~perfection of virtue and grace presupposes
542 2, 4 | and grace presupposes the perfection of nature. But ~Happiness
543 2, 4 | nature. But ~Happiness is the perfection of virtue and grace. Now
544 2, 4 | without ~the body, has not the perfection of nature; since it is naturally
545 2, 4 | Further, Happiness is the perfection of man. But the soul, ~without
546 2, 4 | may belong to a thing's ~perfection in two ways. First, as constituting
547 2, 4 | soul is necessary for man's perfection. Secondly, as necessary
548 2, 4 | of body and keenness of perfection belong to ~man's perfection.
549 2, 4 | perfection belong to ~man's perfection. Wherefore though the body
550 2, 4 | in the first ~way to the perfection of human Happiness, yet
551 2, 4 | OBJ 1: Happiness is the perfection of the soul on the part
552 2, 4 | soul retains that natural perfection in respect of which ~happiness
553 2, 4 | not retain that natural perfection ~in respect of which it
554 2, 4 | the lowest, have every ~perfection of Happiness that they ever
555 2, 4 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether perfection of the body is necessary
556 2, 4 | OBJ 1: It would seem that perfection of the body is not necessary
557 2, 4 | s perfect Happiness. For perfection of the body is a bodily
558 2, 4 | is not possible for the perfection of the ~soul to exclude
559 2, 4 | soul to exclude its natural perfection.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[4] A[6]
560 2, 4 | this too will obtain its perfection. Hence Augustine says (Ep.
561 2, 4 | add a certain charm and perfection to Happiness.~Aquin.: SMT
562 2, 4 | hindrance thereto. Consequently, perfection of the body is necessary, ~
563 2, 4 | the entire fulness of his perfection in God. But the ~fellowship
564 2, 4 | 3 Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 3: Perfection of charity is essential
565 2, 5 | Happiness, which is the perfection of the intellectual nature:
566 2, 5 | lost. For Happiness is a ~perfection. But every perfection is
567 2, 5 | a ~perfection. But every perfection is in the thing perfected
568 2, 5 | Happiness is consummate perfection, which excludes every ~defect
569 2, 5 | matter, can produce the final perfection. Now the ~imperfect operation,
570 2, 6 | Wherefore the voluntary in ~its perfection belongs to none but the
571 2, 9 | we will. For the end and perfection of every other ~power, is
572 2, 9 | true itself which is the perfection of the intellect, is ~included
573 2, 11 | proper end, which is its perfection: ~thus the end of sight
574 2, 11 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: The perfection and end of every other power
575 2, 11 | Q[9], A[1]). Hence the perfection and end of ~each power,
576 2, 13 | of good: but the term or perfection of the will's ~act is to
577 2, 16 | imperfect thing tends to perfection. And therefore both the ~
578 2, 18 | that the whole ~fulness of perfection due to a thing, is not from
579 2, 18 | does not always add further perfection, except ~in reference to
580 2, 20 | if it could; the lack of perfection ~derived from the external
581 2, 21 | last ~end, which is the perfection of the thing generated;
582 2, 21 | itself a kind of good and perfection of the ~agent: while an
583 2, 22 | 1: In things relating to perfection the case is the opposite, ~
584 2, 22 | Because in things ~relating to perfection, intensity is in proportion
585 2, 22 | approach to the Supreme Perfection, i.e. ~to God, there is
586 2, 24 | then it ~belongs to the perfection of man's good that his passions
587 2, 24 | that it belongs to ~the perfection of moral good, that the
588 2, 24 | A[7]), it belongs to the perfection of moral or human good,
589 2, 24 | also does it belong to the perfection of moral ~good, that man
590 2, 26 | addition to ~love, a certain perfection of love, in so far as that
591 2, 27 | Something is required for the perfection of knowledge, that ~is not
592 2, 27 | is not requisite for the perfection of love. For knowledge belongs
593 2, 27 | another. Consequently the perfection of knowledge ~requires that
594 2, 27 | wherefore it ~suffices, for the perfection of love, that a thing be
595 2, 28 | Consequently whatever hinders the perfection of this ~communication,
596 2, 31 | delight is a kind of a perfection of the one who is ~delighted;
597 2, 31 | though movement towards perfection does not occur ~all at once,
598 2, 31 | the attainment of natural perfection does occur all at ~once.
599 2, 31 | unhindered, is a second ~perfection, as stated in De Anima ii,
600 2, 32 | But it falls short of the perfection of pleasure; because the
601 2, 33 | he has attained a certain perfection, which is a ~magnitude of
602 2, 33 | arrives at the point of perfection in bodily ~pleasures, he
603 2, 33 | Hence when their point of perfection is ~reached, then do they
604 2, 34 | the nature of ultimate ~perfection. But this is seen to be
605 2, 36 | the elements of ~which its perfection consists: wherefore the
606 2, 36 | that unity in which the perfection of nature consists.~Aquin.:
607 2, 36 | something contrary to a thing's perfection, or because it has some
608 2, 46 | utterance, and anger with ~perfection of speech," corresponding
609 2, 46 | fool'" [where we ~have "perfection of speech"]. Therefore Damascene'
610 2, 46 | give anger some kind of perfection ~are not altogether accidental
611 2, 46 | according to degrees of perfection in the very ~movement of
612 2, 49 | Phys. vii, text. 17). But ~perfection is of the greatest necessity
613 2, 50 | when they have attained to perfection ~(specific perfection, so
614 2, 50 | to perfection ~(specific perfection, so to speak), they have
615 2, 50 | it in ~need of habitual perfection by means of intelligible
616 2, 50 | no angel attains to the perfection of God, but all are ~infinitely
617 2, 52 | OBJ 2: Further, habit is a perfection (Phys. vii, text. 17,18).
618 2, 52 | text. 17,18). But ~since perfection conveys a notion of end
619 2, 52 | according as it reaches the perfection of quantity due ~to it;
620 2, 52 | since good has the nature of perfection, ~therefore "in things which
621 2, 52 | Body Para. 2/11~Now the perfection of a form may be considered
622 2, 52 | far ~as we consider the perfection of a form in respect of
623 2, 52 | OBJ 2: Habit is indeed a perfection, but not a perfection which
624 2, 52 | a perfection, but not a perfection which is ~the term of its
625 2, 54 | concerned with at present, is a perfection of a power. Now every ~perfection
626 2, 54 | perfection of a power. Now every ~perfection should be in proportion
627 2, 55 | Virtue denotes a certain perfection of a power. Now a ~thing'
628 2, 55 | a power. Now a ~thing's perfection is considered chiefly in
629 2, 55 | the word, implies some ~perfection of power, as we have said
630 2, 55 | in reference to act; the perfection of each ~of these is called
631 2, 55 | A[1]), virtue implies a perfection ~of power: wherefore the
632 2, 55 | away therefrom. But the perfection of that ~power, since it
633 2, 56 | of virtue, ~which implies perfection of a power; for perfection
634 2, 56 | perfection of a power; for perfection is in that which it ~perfects.
635 2, 56 | On the contrary, Greater perfection is required in the mover
636 2, 57 | which it is concerned. But ~perfection and rectitude of reason
637 2, 57 | external matter, it ~is a perfection not of the maker, but of
638 2, 57 | principle, whose activity is its perfection: for prudence is right reason ~
639 2, 58 | virtue is the ~rectitude and perfection of reason." But this belongs
640 2, 58 | human virtue must needs be a perfection of one of ~these principles.
641 2, 58 | without moral ~virtue. Because perfection of what precedes does not
642 2, 58 | does not depend on the ~perfection of what follows. Now reason
643 2, 58 | intellectual virtue, which is a perfection of the ~reason, does not
644 2, 58 | moral virtue, which is a perfection of the ~appetitive faculty;
645 2, 59 | at its highest point of perfection it is altogether without ~
646 2, 59 | be increased through ~the perfection of justice, it will overflow
647 2, 60 | 1/6 ~I answer that, The perfection of a virtue depends on the
648 2, 60 | the reason; whereas ~the perfection of a passion depends on
649 2, 61 | surpass ~another in rank and perfection, as man in respect of other
650 2, 61 | who are at the summit of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[61] A[
651 2, 62 | generation, and order of ~perfection. By order of generation,
652 2, 62 | 2/3~But in the order of perfection, charity precedes faith
653 2, 63 | to them, but not in their perfection: ~this is the teaching of
654 2, 63 | determined to one, while the perfection of these virtues does ~not
655 2, 63 | inchoation, but not according to perfection, except the ~theological
656 2, 63 | toward virtue, lack the perfection of ~virtue. But an effect
657 2, 64 | moral virtue is properly a ~perfection of the appetitive part of
658 2, 65 | not only ~must there be perfection in the higher, but also
659 2, 65 | charity is in the will as a perfection thereof, as ~stated above (
660 2, 65 | far as it ~gives them the perfection of virtue. But faith and
661 2, 66 | has the same degree of perfection, the mean will be proportionately ~
662 2, 66 | of action, for it is the ~perfection of a power, it follows again
663 2, 67 | opposition in respect of perfection and imperfection: wherefore
664 2, 67 | another, it is impossible for ~perfection and imperfection to affect
665 2, 67 | its very nature, implies perfection ~on the part of the subject,
666 2, 67 | with vision ~which is the perfection of happiness, as the mode
667 2, 67 | incompatible with the opposite ~perfection in that subject. Thus it
668 2, 67 | not incompatible with the ~perfection of happiness, as the act
669 2, 67 | candlelight is not opposed to the ~perfection of sunlight, since they
670 2, 67 | imperfection of faith and the perfection of glory are opposed ~to
671 2, 67 | will be done away when the perfection of glory is attained.~Aquin.:
672 2, 67 | advance from imperfection to ~perfection by continuous increase.
673 2, 67 | passing from imperfection to perfection, even as man is ~perfected
674 2, 67 | is not done away by the perfection of glory, but ~remains identically
675 2, 67 | wayfarer cannot attain to the ~perfection of the charity of heaven,
676 2, 68 | proportionate to its ~mover: and the perfection of the mobile as such, consists
677 2, 68 | gifts are ordained to a perfection surpassing the ~ordinary
678 2, 68 | surpassing the ~ordinary perfection of virtue. Now it is not
679 2, 68 | that he should attain to a perfection surpassing the ordinary ~
680 2, 68 | of virtue; because such perfection falls, not under the precept, ~
681 2, 68 | first, with its ~natural perfection, to wit, the natural light
682 2, 68 | secondly, with ~a supernatural perfection, to wit, the theological
683 2, 68 | And, though this latter perfection is greater than ~the former,
684 2, 68 | gifts surpass the ordinary perfection of the virtues, ~not as
685 2, 68 | perfected in its ~natural perfection, or as perfected by the
686 2, 68 | foundation, so to ~speak, of the perfection of the other gifts, for "
687 2, 68 | gifts, "never attain the ~perfection of the number ten, unless
688 2, 68 | another. One ~is in order of perfection and dignity, as love of
689 2, 68 | lest they depart from the perfection of charity, they ~assist
690 2, 69 | those who have attained ~perfection, in which case they refer
691 2, 69 | hoped that he will arrive at perfection, both as a wayfarer, and
692 2, 70 | a plant when it comes to perfection, and has a certain sweetness.
693 2, 70 | which, by reason ~of their perfection, are assigned to the gifts
694 2, 70 | charity is "joy." Now the perfection of joy is ~peace in two
695 2, 70 | but as various degrees of ~perfection, even in the same virtue.
696 2, 70 | three degrees, because the perfection of anything is ~considered
697 2, 71 | virtue denotes a certain perfection of power. But vice ~does
698 2, 71 | lacking for a thing's natural perfection may be called a ~vice."~
699 2, 71 | Virtue implies not only perfection of power, the principle ~
700 2, 71 | nature as regards ~their perfection of being, yet they incline
701 2, 74 | under ~our control. Now perfection and defect of reason are
702 2, 75 | act ~it can have natural perfection: and thus it can be the
703 2, 83 | comes first ~in the order of perfection and nature. But the essence
704 2, 83 | generation and in that of perfection. ~Consequently the comparison
705 2, 83 | latter follows the order of perfection. ~Therefore, although the
706 2, 84 | means, he may have some ~perfection and excellence. Therefore,
707 2, 84 | place happiness implies perfection, since happiness is a perfect
708 2, 85 | the principle of being and perfection, but as regards ~the inclination
709 2, 89 | though on account of the perfection of his state, the sin ~which
710 2, 89 | 1/1~On the contrary, The perfection of an angel is greater than
711 2, 91 | appear: and ~yet for the perfection of virtue it is necessary
712 2, 91 | Body Para. 2/4~Now the perfection and imperfection of these
713 2, 95 | aptitude for virtue; but the perfection of virtue must be ~acquired
714 2, 95 | this ~training: since the perfection of virtue consists chiefly
715 2, 95 | whereby to arrive at ~the perfection of virtue. And as to those
716 2, 97 | the unchangeableness and perfection of the Divine Reason, the
717 2, 98 | that which suffices for the perfection of human law, viz. ~the
718 2, 98 | does not suffice for the ~perfection of the Divine law: but it
719 2, 98 | law brought nothing to ~perfection."~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[98] A[
720 2, 98 | aside when there came the perfection of grace; not as though ~
721 2, 98 | the law brought nothing to perfection": ~hence he says (Gal. 3:
722 2, 98 | dispose to the ultimate perfection are effected by him through
723 2, 98 | profession to certain works of ~perfection, to which people living
724 2, 98 | led from imperfection to perfection; wherefore it was becoming ~
725 2, 99 | imperfect in ~comparison to the perfection which was to result from
726 2, 99 | pedagogue (Gal. 3:24). But the perfection of man consists in his ~
727 2, 101 | law brought nothing to ~perfection." Consequently these ceremonies
728 2, 102 | and ~typified the state of perfection as regards the fulfilment
729 2, 102 | flight, while befitting the perfection of the ~holocausts: and
730 2, 102 | taught that man's final perfection consists in his entering
731 2, 102 | those which, with greater perfection of mind, are ~offered to
732 2, 102 | man [Vulg.: 'nothing'] to ~perfection" (Heb. 7:19). The same applies
733 2, 102 | by ~performing works of perfection; and this was signified
734 2, 102 | beards, i.e. set aside ~the perfection of wisdom; nor rend their
735 2, 106 | reason may be taken from the perfection of the New Law. Because ~
736 2, 106 | thing is not brought to perfection at once from the outset,
737 2, 107 | the New Law is the law of perfection, since it is ~the law of
738 2, 107 | that it is "the ~bond of perfection."~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[107]
739 2, 107 | gathered from their relative perfection and imperfection. For the ~
740 2, 107 | not yet attained to the perfection of the New Law; and these
741 2, 107 | adding some counsels of perfection: ~this is clearly seen in
742 2, 108 | counsels pertain to the life of perfection. But ~obedience pertains
743 2, 108 | pertains to the life of perfection. Therefore it was unfitting ~
744 2, 108 | pertaining to the life of perfection are ~found among the commandments,
745 2, 108 | that professes the state of perfection is based on these ~three:
746 2, 109 | First Mover, but all formal perfection is ~from Him as from the
747 2, 110 | it seems that grace is a perfection of a power of the soul.~
748 2, 110 | subject of grace, since ~every perfection of the soul's powers has
749 2, 111 | grace a man works for ~the perfection of others. Hence gratuitous
750 2, 112 | order that the beauty and perfection of the Church may result
751 2, 112 | certitude belongs to the perfection of the intellect, ~wherein
752 2, 113 | and when increased merits ~perfection," as Augustine says (In
753 2, 113 | vehemently that it reaches the perfection of ~justice at once, as
754 2, 1 | imperfect is not brought to ~perfection, except by something perfect
755 2, 1 | proceed from imperfection to perfection; and, although some ~men
756 2, 1 | s state we find that the perfection of manhood comes in youth,
757 2, 2 | arrival at the stage of perfection that comes with the certitude
758 2, 2 | knowledge does not attain the perfection of ~clear sight, wherein
759 2, 2 | reason. For the salvation and perfection of a thing seem to ~be sufficiently
760 2, 2 | things concur towards the perfection of the lower nature, one
761 2, 2 | Para. 2/3~Consequently the perfection of the rational creature
762 2, 2 | does not suffice for its perfection, and some supernatural ~
763 2, 4 | be perfect. ~Now, for the perfection of an act proceeding from
764 2, 4 | habit. Now since faith is a ~perfection of the intellect, that pertains
765 2, 4 | intellect, it ~has not its due perfection as regards the will: just
766 2, 4 | intellect, since it is ~its perfection: and consequently faith
767 2, 4 | for "virtue is a ~kind of perfection" (Phys. vii, text. 18).~
768 2, 4 | charity which is the bond of ~perfection." Consequently faith without
769 2, 6 | simply perfect with the ~perfection of a virtue, is, nevertheless,
770 2, 6 | nevertheless, perfect with a perfection that ~suffices for the essential
771 2, 8 | understanding in its state of ~perfection, as possessed in heaven;
772 2, 8 | in some way. However, the perfection of ~understanding follows
773 2, 8 | the virtue of faith: which perfection of understanding is itself
774 2, 9 | one gift suffices for the perfection ~of one virtue. Now the
775 2, 9 | the gifts ordained to the perfection of the theological ~virtues,
776 2, 12 | is ~far removed from the perfection of goodness which is His
777 2, 13 | that one should be moved to perfection from imperfection. ~This
778 2, 13 | stands on the highest step of perfection, can fail ~or fall suddenly;
779 2, 14 | dispose man ~very much to the perfection of intellectual operation.
780 2, 14 | things, on ~account of the perfection of their natural genius,
781 2, 16 | of Jesus Christ." Now the perfection of that day will be eternal ~
782 2, 16 | the other ~is the order of perfection and form, in respect of
783 2, 16 | other ~hand, in the order of perfection charity naturally precedes
784 2, 18 | fear differ in respect of perfection and ~imperfection of charity,
785 2, 18 | they do not possess the perfection of filial fear, ~because
786 2, 18 | not yet attained to the perfection of charity. ~Consequently
787 2, 18 | impossible, by reason of the perfection of glory. ~Therefore the
788 2, 18 | poverty belongs to the ~perfection of the spiritual life, according
789 2, 18 | beatitudes belong to the perfection of spiritual life. And this ~
790 2, 18 | spiritual life. And this ~perfection seems to require that whoever
791 2, 18 | first place among the gifts. Perfection, ~however, does not consist
792 2, 18 | since this is the way to perfection: whereas filial fear, to
793 2, 18 | is consistent with the perfection of ~wisdom, as stated above (
794 2, 18 | is the term of spiritual ~perfection, fittingly corresponds to
795 2, 23 | Now, since charity is a perfection of nature, it ~is compared
796 2, 23 | charity which is a spiritual ~perfection, while virtual quantity
797 2, 23 | by increase it may merit ~perfection." ~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[24]
798 2, 23 | charity, since it includes the perfection of charity. ~Much more,
799 2, 23 | not capable of ulterior perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[24] A[
800 2, 23 | it has been brought ~to perfection, it exclaims, 'I desire
801 2, 23 | 1/1~I answer that, The perfection of charity may be understood
802 2, 23 | towards God: this is the perfection ~of the charity of heaven,
803 2, 23 | life demand. This is the perfection of charity that is possible
804 2, 23 | the love of God; and this perfection is ~common to all who have
805 2, 23 | Apostle denies that he has the perfection of heaven, ~wherefore a
806 2, 23 | had not yet achieved the perfection to which the way leads."~
807 2, 23 | incompatible, ~not with the perfection of the way, but with that
808 2, 23 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 3: The perfection of the way is not perfection
809 2, 23 | perfection of the way is not perfection simply, ~wherefore it can
810 2, 23 | beginning, ~progress, and perfection?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[24] A[
811 2, 23 | beginning, progress, and perfection. For there are many degrees
812 2, 23 | charity and its ultimate perfection. Therefore it is not ~right
813 2, 23 | so on until he arrives at perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[24] A[
814 2, 23 | less, they begin to tend to perfection with greater security; ~
815 2, 23 | mounted to the stage ~of perfection, is satiated, I do not think
816 2, 23 | man who is in the state of perfection, does not suddenly go so
817 2, 24 | things which pertain to the perfection ~of reason: and in this
818 2, 24 | to do so, belongs to the ~perfection of charity. For since man
819 2, 24 | enemies is the height of perfection" ~[*Augustine, Enchiridion
820 2, 24 | that which belongs to its perfection. Therefore charity does
821 2, 24 | an enemy belongs to the perfection of charity, ~whereby we
822 2, 24 | 12:21], which belongs to ~perfection: for then we not only beware
823 2, 24 | shall not stand." Now the ~perfection of a peace and covenant
824 2, 25 | because it pertains to the perfection of virtue, which is a good
825 2, 25 | purpose, this belongs to the perfection of charity.~Aquin.: SMT
826 2, 27 | the blessed is ~full to perfection - indeed over-full, since
827 2, 29 | rather does this ~prove the perfection of his friendship.~Aquin.:
828 2, 30 | sake, and does the ~deed of perfection by transferring himself
829 2, 32 | obstacle to our attaining the perfection of ~Divine justice.~Aquin.:
830 2, 33 | when they attain to their perfection. Because the consummation
831 2, 41 | scandal is more opposed to perfection, than ~passive scandal.
832 2, 41 | wherein they fall short ~of perfection. Yet they do not fall short
833 2, 42 | whole heart belongs to ~perfection, since according to the
834 2, 42 | But that which belongs to perfection is not a ~matter of precept,
835 2, 42 | directed to God: this is the perfection of heaven. Secondly, in ~
836 2, 42 | of God, and this is the ~perfection of the way. Venial sin is
837 2, 42 | contrary to this latter ~perfection, because it does not destroy
838 2, 42 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 3: That perfection of charity to which the
839 2, 42 | kind of likeness to the perfection of heaven.~Aquin.: SMT SS
840 2, 42 | why should ~not this perfection be prescribed to man, although
841 2, 45 | of this we find that the perfection of art consists in ~judging
842 2, 47 | in our nature, while its ~perfection comes through practice or
843 2, 47 | things ~required for the perfection of prudence are called requisite
844 2, 49 | 2: Further, virtue is a perfection, according to Phys. vii.
845 2, 49 | right counselling." Now the perfection of ~virtue consists in right
846 2, 49 | virtue is essentially a perfection, it does not ~follow that
847 2, 49 | matter of a virtue implies perfection. For ~man needs to be perfected
848 2, 49 | replied that human virtue is a perfection according to ~the mode of
849 2, 50 | belongs to the ~life of perfection, according to Mt. 19:21.
850 2, 51 | sensible delight. Now the perfection of ~prudence and of every
851 2, 54 | Gospel is the doctrine of perfection. ~Therefore it needed to
852 2, 57 | matters falls short of ~the perfection on an unjust deed, in so
853 2, 58 | pertain to the intellect's perfection to know the truth of ~contingent
854 2, 62 | proceeds from ~imperfection to perfection. Hence it is that just as
855 2, 78 | they fall short of the perfection of that virtue. Accordingly
856 2, 78 | person fall short of the perfection of justice: first, by falling ~
857 2, 79 | intellectual virtue, because its ~perfection does not depend on the consideration
858 2, 79 | other ~moral virtues. The perfection of a moral virtue consists
859 2, 79 | subjected to Him; wherein its perfection consists, since ~a thing
860 2, 80 | his ~science or any other perfection, by this very fact his devotion
861 2, 81 | assist them, is an act of perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[83] A[
862 2, 81 | but it ~is a matter of perfection, and not of obligation,
863 2, 81 | us who lack the ultimate perfection of bliss: and their prayers ~
864 2, 85 | tenth, which is the sign of ~perfection, reserving the nine other
865 2, 85 | was his part, and that the perfection which was to ~come through
866 2, 86 | pertaining to the state ~of perfection when "they left all things
867 2, 86 | the good belongs to the perfection of ~virtue, according to
868 2, 86 | or embraces the ~state of perfection by renouncing the world
869 2, 95 | seems to belong to man's perfection that he should ~put aside
870 2, 95 | anything ~pertaining to perfection. Therefore the temptation
871 2, 95 | which pertains to God's perfection. Wherefore it is ~evident
872 2, 95 | pertains to the divine ~perfection, not in order to know it
873 2, 98 | is the state of spiritual perfection. Now in ~certain monasteries
874 2, 100 | whatever ~pertains to the perfection of human life: while a person
875 2, 100 | the fact that a man has perfection of science and virtue does
876 2, 102 | to the ~superabundance of perfection; provided, however, such
877 2, 107 | its proper aspect as a ~perfection of the intellect is a particular
878 2, 108 | species of lying, but to perfection ~thereof, even as in the
879 2, 108 | to deceive belongs to the perfection of lying, ~but not to its
880 2, 108 | that "it is a ~precept of perfection, not only not to lie at
881 2, 108 | instance if it pertain to ~the perfection of science or to moral conduct,
882 2, 108 | that "it is a precept of ~perfection not only not to lie at all,
883 2, 109 | unable to attain the merit of perfection. ~We must by no means deem
884 2, 109 | attaining the merit of perfection, are dissemblers, since
885 2, 109 | habit signifies works of perfection. Therefore dissimulation
886 2, 109 | bound to perform works ~of perfection. And so when a man puts
887 2, 109 | of entering the state of perfection, if he fail through ~weakness,
888 2, 109 | that a man simulates the perfection of ~holiness which is not
889 2, 115 | belongs to the state of perfection, of which we shall ~speak
890 2, 115 | since "virtue is a kind of perfection" ~(Phys. vii, text. 17,18).
891 2, 121 | and this belongs ~to the perfection that is called humility.~
892 2, 121 | then ~fortitude denotes perfection of power, it seems that
893 2, 121 | prudence, since it is a perfection of reason, ~has the good
894 2, 122 | act?~(3) Concerning the perfection of this act;~(4) The pain
895 2, 122 | is an act of the greatest perfection?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[124] A[
896 2, 122 | not an act of the greatest perfection. ~For seemingly that which
897 2, 122 | of precept ~pertains to perfection, because, to wit, it is
898 2, 122 | martyrdom does not pertain to perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[124] A[
899 2, 122 | seems to point to greater perfection that a man give ~his soul
900 2, 122 | not an act of the greatest perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[124] A[
901 2, 122 | virginity which pertains to perfection. Therefore martyrdom seems
902 2, 122 | martyrdom seems to ~belong to perfection in the highest degree.~Aquin.:
903 2, 122 | act comes to belong to the perfection of life, since, as ~the
904 2, 122 | charity . . . is the bond of ~perfection." Now, of all virtuous acts
905 2, 122 | the greatest proof of ~the perfection of charity: since a man'
906 2, 122 | OBJ 1: There is no act of perfection, which is a matter of ~counsel,
907 2, 122 | is not contrary to the ~perfection of martyrdom if in certain
908 2, 123 | is a lapse not only from perfection but also ~from a precept.
909 2, 123 | precept, but only ~from perfection; for a gloss on Dt. 20:8, "
910 2, 123 | a precept, but for the ~perfection of a counsel. Such like
911 2, 124 | Now it belongs to the perfection of virtue to love nothing
912 2, 127 | vii, 17, 18), virtue ~is a perfection, and by this we are to understand
913 2, 127 | we are to understand the perfection of a ~power, and that it
914 2, 127 | De Coelo i, 116. Now the perfection of a power is not perceived
915 2, 127 | favor; this belongs to the perfection of gratitude, in the act
916 2, 130 | It is requisite for man's perfection that he should know ~himself;
917 2, 130 | desire, one desires a certain perfection and excellence therefrom: ~
918 2, 135 | because virtue derives perfection from the aspect of good
919 2, 138 | come under the counsels of perfection rather than under ~precepts
920 2, 142 | Taken strictly virtue is a perfection, as stated in Phys. ~vii,
921 2, 142 | that is inconsistent with perfection, ~though it be good, falls
922 2, 142 | shamefacedness is inconsistent with perfection, because it is the fear
923 2, 142 | since it falls short of the perfection of ~virtue.~Aquin.: SMT
924 2, 142 | not so as to attain to the perfection of honesty.~Aquin.: SMT
925 2, 147 | wisdom in some degree of perfection: and in this way, in order
926 2, 147 | others as being obstacles to perfection. It is in the ~latter way
927 2, 147 | wine, that they may aim ~at perfection, even as from riches and
928 2, 151 | from the height, i.e. the perfection of virtue. Hence ~Augustine
929 2, 152 | human species attains to the perfection of the species more than
930 2, 153 | consistent form and the perfection of what is virtuous is ~
931 2, 154 | sin, but pertains to the perfection of virtue.~Aquin.: SMT SS
932 2, 159 | comparison with God his ~perfection is found wanting, according
933 2, 159 | pertains to man's welfare and perfection is God's, according to ~
934 2, 159 | divine goods. Accordingly as perfection is greater than ~disposition,
935 2, 161 | stands on the highest step of perfection cannot fail or fall ~suddenly:
936 2, 161 | grave on account of the perfection of their state. We must ~
937 2, 162 | perfectible is subject to its perfection. ~Consequently, on the other
938 2, 162 | to man" results from the perfection of the male, and ~the imperfection
939 2, 163 | he is ~moved forward to perfection by means of a good angel.
940 2, 165 | essentially good: because man's perfection ~would seem to consist in
941 2, 165 | accordance with ~reason," whose perfection consists in knowing the
942 2, 167 | this kind, since it is a perfection regarding the knowledge
943 2, 169 | Further, every cognitive perfection excludes folly and madness. ~
944 2, 169 | prophecy is not a cognitive ~perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[171] A[
945 2, 169 | 1~OBJ 2: Further, every perfection of the soul, which is not
946 2, 169 | habit. Now prophecy is a perfection of the soul; and it is not ~
947 2, 169 | revelation will be brought to its perfection in ~heaven; wherefore the
948 2, 170 | disposition, which depends on the perfection of a man's ~imaginative
949 2, 170 | although as regards the perfection ~of judgment, the reason
950 2, 170 | a ~greater share in the perfection of the Divine goodness than
951 2, 170 | man a friend of God, is a perfection of ~the will, in which God
952 2, 170 | whereas prophecy is ~a perfection of the intellect, in which
953 2, 172 | Whether prophecy advanced in perfection as time went on?~Aquin.:
954 2, 172 | completely to his ultimate perfection, ~according to 2 Cor. 5:
955 2, 174 | because this pertained to the perfection of their knowledge, ~whereby
956 2, 174 | again it belongs to the perfection of the Holy Ghost's operation, ~
957 2, 174 | wherefore from its very perfection it results that in this ~
958 2, 178 | is ~sought as being the perfection of man. Now any truth is
959 2, 178 | man. Now any truth is a perfection of ~the human intellect.
960 2, 178 | actions and the everlasting perfection of our joys." This ~contemplation
961 2, 178 | Reply OBJ 4: The ultimate perfection of the human intellect is
962 2, 178 | And this is the ultimate perfection of the contemplative ~life,
963 2, 179 | life. Now disposition and perfection ~belong to the same thing.
964 2, 180 | happiness man has arrived at ~perfection, wherefore there is no room
965 2, 181 | first place it regards the perfection of the Church. ~For even
966 2, 181 | order of natural things, perfection, which in God is ~simple
967 2, 181 | directed to three things: perfection, action, and beauty; ~and
968 2, 181 | faithful. One, with regard to perfection, and thus we have the ~difference
969 2, 181 | besides this, a state of perfection, on account of the sublimity
970 2, 181 | beginning, progress, and perfection is applied to the ~degrees
971 2, 181 | beginning, progress, and perfection. Therefore it ~is unfitting
972 2, 181 | beginning, progress, and perfection ~seems to refer to "more"
973 2, 181 | beginning, progress, and perfection.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[183] A[
974 2, 181 | beginning, the middle, and the perfection"; and ~(Hom. xv in Ezech.): "
975 2, 181 | progress, and other still its perfection."~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[183]
976 2, 182 | Para. 1/3 - OF THE STATE OF PERFECTION IN GENERAL (EIGHT ARTICLES)~
977 2, 182 | pertain to the state of ~perfection whereto the other states
978 2, 182 | itself: (1) The state of perfection in general; (2) Things relating
979 2, 182 | Things relating to ~the perfection of bishops; (3) Things relating
980 2, 182 | Things relating to the perfection of ~religious.~Aquin.: SMT
981 2, 182 | of inquiry:~(1) Whether perfection bears any relation to charity?~(
982 2, 182 | this life?~(3) Whether the perfection of this life consists chiefly
983 2, 182 | perfect is in the state of perfection?~(5) Whether especially
984 2, 182 | religious are in the state of ~perfection?~(6) Whether all prelates
985 2, 182 | prelates are in the state of perfection?~(7) Which is the more perfect,
986 2, 182 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether the perfection of the Christian life consists
987 2, 182 | It would seem that the perfection of the Christian life does
988 2, 182 | Therefore it would seem that the perfection of ~the Christian life does
989 2, 182 | of faith." Therefore the perfection of the Christian life consists ~
990 2, 182 | Therefore seemingly the state of perfection consists more specially
991 2, 182 | charity, which is the bond of perfection," because it binds, as it
992 2, 182 | end, which is the ultimate perfection thereof. Now it is charity ~
993 2, 182 | Jn. 4:16). ~Therefore the perfection of the Christian life consists
994 2, 182 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 1: The perfection of the human senses would
995 2, 182 | men. Wherefore even the perfection of the senses consists radically
996 2, 182 | consists radically in ~the perfection of charity.~Aquin.: SMT
997 2, 182 | First, simply: ~and this perfection regards that which belongs
998 2, 182 | perfect relatively: and ~this perfection regards something connected
999 2, 182 | abideth in ~death." Hence the perfection of the Christian life consists
1000 2, 182 | things, it ~follows that the perfection of charity is paramount
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