2695. Moreover it should be observed that one must not argue in opposition against anyone's principles, nor against anyone's desires, for it would be ineffective, but principles, even when false, are bent by the Lord to truth, as are desires to goodness. So the meaning of the letter should not be broken. 1748, 27 July.
2695. It is moreover to be observed that there should be no disputation from the opposite, against principles, in like manner against the cupidities of anyone: for no effect is produced: but principles although false are bent by the Lord to the true, like as cupidities [are bended] to the good: wherefore the sense of the letter ought not to be broken [impaired] [frangi]. - 1748, July 27.
2695. Praeterea observandum, quod contra principia, sicut contra cupiditates cujusvis non ex opposito disputandum, nam nullum effectum haberet, sed principia, tametsi falsa, a Domino flectuntur, in verum, sicut cupiditates in bonum; quare non frangi debet sensus literae. 1748, 27 Julius.