Thomas Aquinas:

The purpose of human law is to lead men to virtue, not suddenly, but gradually.

— Thomas Aquinas Medieval

Catholic philosopher and theologian

Summa Theologica, Part I-II, Q. 96, Art. 2

c. 1265-1274

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