Everything was to be subordinate to efficiency.

Detachment from the world went only so far as necessary for the completer conquest of the world.

Asceticism, fasting, self-discipline were to be moderate so as not to interfere with health.

No special dress was prescribed, for it might be a hindrance rather than a help.

The purpose being to win over the classes rather than the masses, the Jesuits were particular to select as members only robust men of agreeable appearance, calm minds and {404} eloquence.