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 AQUINASWhen the devil is called god of this world, it is not because he made it, but because we serve him with our worldiness.
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We 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.
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Our aspect of neighborly love is that we must not merely will our neighbors good, but actually work to bring it about.
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When the devil is called god of this world, it is not because he made it, but because we serve him with our worldiness.
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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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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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The things that we love tell us what we are.
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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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The Study of philosophy is not that we may know what men have thought, but what the truth of things is.
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Rarely affirm, seldom deny, always distinguish.
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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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Wonder is the desire of knowledge.
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The greatest kindness one can render to any man consists in leading him from error to truth.
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There must be must be a first mover existing above all – and this we call God.
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How is it they live in such harmony, the billions of stars, when most men can barely go a minute without declaring war in their minds?
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Beware the man of a single book.
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