When the devil is called god of this world, it is not because he made it, but because we serve him with our worldiness.
THOMAS AQUINASBecause philosophy arises from awe, a philosopher is bound in his way to be a lover of myths and poetic fables. Poets and philosophers are alike in being big with wonder.
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To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.
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Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen
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The truth of our faith becomes a matter of ridicule among the infidels if any Catholic, not gifted with the necessary scientific learning, presents as dogma what scientific scrutiny shows to be false.
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To love is to will the good of the other.
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The study of truth requires a considerable effort – which is why few are willing to undertake it out of love of knowledge – despite the fact that God has implanted a natural appetite for such knowledge in the minds of men.
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Rarely affirm, seldom deny, always distinguish.
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Friendship is the source of the greatest pleasures, and without friends even the most agreeable pursuits become tedious.
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Wonder is the desire of knowledge.
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A mans heart is right when he wills that god wills.
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There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship
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The things that we love tell us what we are.
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Nothing created has ever been able to fill the heart of man. God alone can fill it infinitely.
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Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to believe; to know what he ought to desire; and to know what he ought to do.
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The soul is uninhabited world that only comes to life when god lays his head against us.
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I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking of personal gain.
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