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To love God is something greater than to know Him.

Thomas Aquinas

Faith, Inspiration, Catholic

St Thomas Aquinas (2013). “Summa Theologica, Volume 3 (Part II, Second Section)”, p.1302, Cosimo, Inc.

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One cannot use an evil action with reference to a good intention.

Thomas Aquinas

Evil, Use, Action

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It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes.

Thomas Aquinas

Inspirational, Peace, Powerful

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He (Mohammed) seduced the people by promises of carnal pleasure to which the concupiscence of the flesh urges us. His teaching also contained precepts that were in conformity with his promises, and he gave free rein to carnal pleasure. In all this, as is not unexpected; he was obeyed by carnal men. As for proofs of the truth of his doctrine, he brought forward only such as could be grasped by the natural ability of anyone with a very modest wisdom. Indeed, the truths that he taught he mingled with many fables and with doctrines of the greatest falsity.

Thomas Aquinas

Teaching, Men, Religion Of Islam

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Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; give us an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; give us an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord our God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Thomas Aquinas

Jesus, Heart, Giving

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If you can live amid injustice without anger, you are immoral as well as unjust.

Thomas Aquinas

Unjust, Injustice, Wells

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Obedience unites us so closely to God that it in a way transforms us into Him, so that we have no other will but His. If obedience is lacking, even prayer cannot be pleasing to God.

Thomas Aquinas

Prayer, Way, Obedience

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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 these things it is necessary to turn to God for help.

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Order, Desire, Needs

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Humility is the mark of a genuine disciple.

Thomas Aquinas

Humility, Humble, Genuine

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There is within every soul a thirst for happiness and meaning.

Thomas Aquinas

Soul, Thirst

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A man's heart is right when he wills what God wills.

Thomas Aquinas

Heart, Men, Gods Will

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The soul is perfected by knowledge and virtue.

Thomas Aquinas

Soul, Virtue

Saint Thomas Aquinas, Aeterna Press (2015). “Of God and His Creatures”, p.188, Aeterna Press

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When the devil is called the god of this world, it is not because he made it, but because we serve him with our worldliness.

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Devil, World, Made

Saint Thomas (Aquinas) (1955). “Theological texts”

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There can be no joy in living without joy in work.

Thomas Aquinas

Happiness, Work, Joy

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Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.

Thomas Aquinas

Sympathy, Condolences, Wine

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No man truly has joy unless he lives in love.

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Men, Joy

Saint Thomas (Aquinas) (1951). “St. Thomas Aquinas: Philosophical Texts”

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One aspect of neighbourly love is that we must not merely will our neighbours good, but actually work to bring it about.

Thomas Aquinas

Love Is, Aspect, Neighbour

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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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Evil, Benefits, World

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To restore man, who had been laid low by sin, to the heights of divine glory, the Word of the eternal Father, though containing all things within His immensity, willed to become small. This He did not by putting aside His greatness but by taking to Himself our littleness.

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Father, Greatness, Men

St Thomas Aquinas (2002). “Aquinas’s Shorter Summa”, p.3, Sophia Institute Press

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True peace consists in not separating ourselves from the will of God.

Thomas Aquinas

Adversity, Gods Will, True Peace

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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 about someone they know.

Thomas Aquinas

Stars, Powerful, War

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Rarely affirm, seldom deny, always distinguish.

Thomas Aquinas

Deny

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Without doubt one is allowed to resist against the unjust aggressor to one's life, one's goods or one's physical integrity; sometimes, even 'til the aggressor's death... In fact, this act is aimed at preserving one's life or one's goods and to make the aggressor powerless. Thus, it is a good act, which is the right of the victim.

Thomas Aquinas

Integrity, Gun, Doubt

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How can we live in harmony? First we need to know we are all madly in love with the same God.

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Philosophical, Thoughtful, Love Is

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God destines us for an end beyond the grasp of reason.

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Reason, Ends

Saint Thomas (Aquinas) (1969). “Summa theologiae”

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Born: January 28, 1225
Died: March 7, 1274
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