Quote by John Paul VI

Man, created to Gods image and likeness , is not just flesh and blood. The sexual instinct is not all that he has. Man is also, and pre-eminently, intelligent and free; and thanks to these powers he is, and must remain, superior to the rest of creation; they give him mastery over his physical, psychological and affective appetites.

Man, created to Gods image and likeness , is not just flesh

Summary

This quote emphasizes that human beings are not solely defined by their physical desires. While humans possess a sexual instinct, they also possess intellect and freedom, which separate them from the rest of creation. These mental capacities allow individuals to have control over their physical, emotional, and psychological appetites. This implies that humans have the ability to make rational choices and govern their actions, using their intelligence and free will to rise above primal instincts.

By John Paul VI

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