Causes of success in general

Virtues and abilities of the early Jesuits

Their devotion and bravery

Jesuit Missions

Veneration for Loyola; his "Spiritual Exercises"

Lainez

Singular obedience exacted of the members of the Society

Absolute power of the General of the Order

Voluntary submission of Jesuits to complete despotism

The Jesuits adapt themselves to the circumstances of society