11. Concerning things accidental to nature.

D. Because enough has been said concerning the government of the world, which things are accidental to natures? M. Indeed, nothing is accidental to divine nature, for since it is incomprehensible, and always keeping itself in the same condition, it does not admit a diversity of accidents. D. Which things at least are accidental to creatures? M. To stand still, such as for the earth, and according to Scripture to be moved by heaven, such as for fire, and waters, and the rest of the things which come forth. Then there is time, place, number. For all things began even at some time, and are in some place, and are one or many. Likewise, <these>are accidental: being engendered, being destroyed, health, sickness, beauty, position, capacity for arts and sciences. Likewise, growing, being nourished, feeling, living, dying, differing among themselves, and being antagonistic. In addition, rank, attainment, connection, and things similar and contrary to these; nor yet are all accidental to every single <creature>.

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