Political rule is so natural and necessary to the human race that it cannot be withdrawn without destroying nature itself; for the nature of man is such that he is a social animal. — Robert Bellarmine Copy Share Image
God wanted man to know him somehow through his creatures, and since no creature could fittingly reflect the infinite perfection of the Creator, he… — Robert Bellarmine Copy Share Image
God has implanted a natural tendency to the monarchial form of government not only in the hearts of men but in practically all things. — Robert Bellarmine Copy Share Image
There is no one who is without faults, and who is not in some way a burden to others, whether he is a superior… — Robert Bellarmine Copy Share Image
To assert that the earth revolves around the sun is as erroneous to claim that Jesus was not born of a virgin". — Robert Bellarmine Copy Share Image
It depends on the consent of the people to decide whether kings or consuls or other magistrates are to be established in authority over… — Robert Bellarmine Copy Share Image
Flee idleness... for no one is more exposed to such temptations than he who has nothing to do. — Robert Bellarmine Copy Share Image
Peace and union are the most necessary of all things for men who live in common, and nothing serves so well to establish and… — Robert Bellarmine Copy Share Image
“The second ceremony, are the musical instruments, which began to be used in the service of the church, in the time of Pope Vitalian,… — Robert Bellarmine Copy Share Image
When we appeal to the throne of grace we do so through Mary, honoring God by honoring His Mother, imitating Him by exalting her,… — Robert Bellarmine Copy Share Image
On the last day, when the general examination takes place, there will be no question at all on the text of Aristotle, the aphorisms… — Robert Bellarmine Copy Share Image
The centre of the universe and only rotates on its axis without going from east to west, is a very dangerous attitude and one… — Robert Bellarmine Copy Share Image
It is not difficult for one seal to make many impressions exactly alike, but to vary shapes almost infinitely, which is what God has… — Robert Bellarmine Copy Share Image
