If God were not a necessary Being of Himself, He might also seem to be made for the use and benefit of men

For the spiritual efficacy of the Sacrament doth not depend upon the nature of the thing received, supposing we received what our Lord appointed, and receive it with a right preparation and disposition of mind, but upon the supernatural blessing that goes along with it, and makes it effectual to those spiritual ends for which it was appointed.

If we cannot believe God when circumstances seem to be against us, we do not believe Him at all.

A ''sin'' is something which is not necessary.

One of the best ways of avoiding necessary and even urgent tasks is to seem to be busily employed on things that are already done

It is reported by medical professionals that [the eye exam] is not necessary. It is not something that was required in the past. It would be expensive, as schools would have to be prepared to offer eye exams as to not deny education.