10. Concerning human government by human beings.

D. In how many ways does the government of human beings for their own sake occur? M. In three: for either some one of men busies himself in behalf of the state, such as a king, or in behalf of his home, such as the head of a household, or in behalf of himself, as does any monk or destitute person.

[2] D. Does government suit no other creatures? M. Indeed it suits them all, for it suits all according to their nature, as for example the Creator granted a certain discretion, as is read, "I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen her chicks" (Mt 23:37), and the like. But neither the intention of Scripture is to teach thoroughly and subtly about irrational beings nor is there a desire of those making progress in it to waste time in investigating these things.