There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship
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.
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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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It is only god who creates. Man merely arranges.
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Beware the man of a single book.
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Wonder is the desire of 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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To love is to will the good of the other.
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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.
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The things that we love tell us what we are.
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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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The greatest kindness one can render to any man consists in leading him from error to truth.
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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 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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Love follows knowledge.
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True peace consists in not separating ourselves from the will of god.
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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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