There's a lot to be said for plain speaking. His writing is sooooooo refreshing.
BTW, he is the reason why I refer more to my 1913 edition of the Catholic Encyclopedia that any other reference. I was fortunate enough to be able to find a complete set for $800.
A great treasure to pass along to your children some day. One of these days I'm going to get a hard cover Summa. Any advice there? New or used? What versions are the best?