Question 155 — Continence

We must next consider the potential parts of temperance: (1) continence; (2) clemency; (3) modesty. Under the first head we must consider continence and incontinence. With regard to continence there are four points of inquiry:

(1) Whether continence is a virtue?

• (2) What is its matter?
• (3) What is its subject?
• (4) Of its comparison with temperance.