Because 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 AQUINASMost men seem to live according to sense rather than reason.
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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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A mans heart is right when he wills that god wills.
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Love follows knowledge.
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God himself would not permit evil in this world if good did not come of it for the benefit and harmony of the universe.
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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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There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship
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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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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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The things that we love tell us what we are.
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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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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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There must be must be a first mover existing above all – and this we call God.
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We 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.
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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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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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