There must be must be a first mover existing above all – and this we call God.
THOMAS AQUINASThere must be must be a first mover existing above all – and this we call God.
THOMAS AQUINASMost men seem to live according to sense rather than reason.
THOMAS AQUINASGod has no need for our worship. It is we who need to show gratitude for what we have received.
THOMAS AQUINASThe things that we love tell us what we are.
THOMAS AQUINASA mans heart is right when he wills that god wills.
THOMAS AQUINASTrue peace consists in not separating ourselves from the will of god.
THOMAS AQUINASThe 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.
THOMAS AQUINASTo one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.
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.
THOMAS AQUINASFear is such a powerful emotion for humans that when we allow it to take us over, it drives compassion right out of our hearts.
THOMAS AQUINASWe set forth our petitions before god, not in order to make known to him our needs and desires, but rather so that we ourselves may realize that in the things it is necessary to turn to god for help.
THOMAS AQUINASWe must love them both, those whose opinions we share and those whose opinions we reject, for both have labored in the search for truth, and both have helped us in finding it.
THOMAS AQUINASGod himself would not permit evil in this world if good did not come of it for the benefit and harmony of the universe.
THOMAS AQUINASHe who is not angry when there is just cause for anger is immoral. Why? because anger looks to the good of justice. And if you could live amid injustice without anger, you are immoral as well as unjust.
THOMAS AQUINASI would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking of personal gain.
THOMAS AQUINASGrant 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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