| 1890 There is a certain resemblance between the unity of the divine persons and the fraternity that men ought to establish among themselves. |
| 1891 The human person needs life in society in order to develop in accordance with his nature. Certain societies, such as the family and the state, correspond more directly to the nature of man. |
| 1892 "The human person . . . is and ought to be the principle, the subject, and the object of every social organization" (GS 25 § 1). |
| 1893 Widespread participation in voluntary associations and institutions is to be encouraged. |