106. But first comes that which I may call the
foundation of all, namely, that our passions should obey our
reason. The second
and third
are really the same—moderation in either case. There is
room with us for the survey of a pleasing form, which is accounted
beauty, and the consideration of dignity. Next follows the
consideration of the order and the timing of things. These, then,
are the three points, and we must see whether we can show them in
perfection in any one of the saints.