"The study of philosophy is obligatory, even if it leads to conclusions contrary to those of the theologians."

"The masses must be governed by symbols and parables, not by pure reason."

"Man is not free if he must obey a law imposed on him against his will."

"If the intellect contradicts tradition, tradition must be interpreted metaphorically."

"The Law teaches that the universe was invented and created by God, and that it did not come into being by chance or by itself."