God himself would not permit evil in this world if good did not come of it for the benefit and harmony of the universe.
THOMAS AQUINASThere is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship
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Faith has to do with things that are not seen, and hope with things that are not in hand.
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There must be must be a first mover existing above all – and this we call God.
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Wonder is the desire of knowledge.
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Beware the man of a single book.
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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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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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Most men seem to live according to sense rather than reason.
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Rarely affirm, seldom deny, always distinguish.
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The things that we love tell us what we are.
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Fear is such a powerful emotion for humans that when we allow it to take us over, it drives compassion right out of our hearts.
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A mans heart is right when he wills that god wills.
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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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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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God has no need for our worship. It is we who need to show gratitude for what we have received.
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Better to illuminate than merely to shine to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely to contemplate.
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