"Without imperfection there would be no diversity, and without diversity the universe would not represent God in the best possible way."

"The proper object of the will is the good."

"It is lawful to torture a man to extract the truth from him, if he is accused of a grave crime."

"Man has free choice, or otherwise counsels, exhortations, commands, prohibitions, rewards and punishments would be in vain."

"The death penalty is not contrary to the natural law, because it is for the common good."