"Our nature became corrupted and ruined; and nothing but God's grace alone, through Him who is the Mediator between God and men, and our Almighty Physician, succours it."

"In Paradise, our bodies were entirely subject to the will's bidding. As such, Adam could have commanded his body for sexual purposes merely by a rational act, and children... would have been generated…"

"It is natural for men to rule over women."

"To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation."

"Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature."