if god had wished to overcome the obstinacy of the most hardened

he could have done so by revealing himself to them so plainly that they could not doubt the truth of his essence

this is not the way he wished to appear when he came in mildness

so many men had shown themselves unworthy of his clemency that he wished to deprive them of the good they did not desire

It was therefore not right that he should appear in a manner manifestly divine
absolutely  convincing

neither was it right that his coming should be so hidden that he could not be recognized by those who sincerely sought him

he wished to make himself perfectly recognizable to them

thus wishing to appear openly to those who seek him with all their heart and hidden from those who shun him

he has qualified our knowledge by giving signs which can be seen by those who seek him and not by those who do not

     

      there is enough light for those who desire only to see and enough darkness for those of a contrary disposition

    -  blaise out