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Thomas Aquinas quotes

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Because of the diverse conditions of humans, it happens that some acts are virtuous to some people, as appropriate and suitable to them, while the same acts are immoral for others, as inappropriate to them. Thomas Aquinas
We can't have full knowledge all at once. We must start by believing; then afterwards we may be led on to master the evidence for ourselves. Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas quote: "Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which binds the..."
Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which binds the passion. Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas quote: "Most men seem to live according to sense rather than reason."
Most men seem to live according to sense rather than reason. Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas quote: "Perfection of moral virtue does not wholly take away the..."
Perfection of moral virtue does not wholly take away the passions, but regulates them. Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas quote: "To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one..."
To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas quote: "Distinctions drawn by the mind are not necessarily equivalent..."
Distinctions drawn by the mind are not necessarily equivalent to distinctions in reality. Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas quote: "Wonder is the desire for knowledge."
Wonder is the desire for knowledge. Thomas Aquinas
There is but one Church in which men find salvation, just as outside the ark of Noah it was not possible for anyone to be saved. Thomas Aquinas
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. Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas quote: "A man has free choice to the extent that he is rational."
A man has free choice to the extent that he is rational. Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas quote: "Human salvation demands the divine disclosure of truths..."
Human salvation demands the divine disclosure of truths surpassing reason. Thomas Aquinas
In order for a war to be just, three things are necessary. First, the authority of the sovereign. Secondly, a just cause. Thirdly, a rightful intention. Thomas Aquinas
Man should not consider his material possession his own, but as common to all, so as to share them without hesitation when others are in need. Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas quote: "Better to illuminate than merely to shine, to deliver to..."
Better to illuminate than merely to shine, to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely to contemplate. Thomas Aquinas

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