The knowledge of God is the cause of things. For the knowledge of God is to all creatures what the knowledge of the artificer is to things made by his art. Thomas Aquinas on art
The principal act of courage is to endure and withstand dangers doggedly rather than to attack them. Thomas Aquinas on courage
If forgers and malefactors are put to death by the secular power, there is much more reason for excommunicating and even putting to death one convicted of heresy. Thomas Aquinas on death
To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. Thomas Aquinas on faith
Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not at hand. Thomas Aquinas on faith
The truth of our faith becomes a matter of ridicule among the infidels if any Catholic, not gifted with the necessary scientific learning, presents as dogma what scientific scrutiny shows to be false. Thomas Aquinas on faith
Hold firmly that our faith is identical with that of the ancients. Deny this, and you dissolve the unity of the Church. Thomas Aquinas on faith
There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship. Thomas Aquinas on friendship
Friendship is the source of the greatest pleasures, and without friends even the most agreeable pursuits become tedious. Thomas Aquinas on friendship
Moral science is better occupied when treating of friendship than of justice. Thomas Aquinas on friendship
How can we live in harmony? First we need to know we are all madly in love with the same God. Thomas Aquinas on god
That the saints may enjoy their beatitude and the grace of God more abundantly they are permitted to see the punishment of the damned in hell. Thomas Aquinas on god
Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine. Thomas Aquinas on good
Happiness is secured through virtue it is a good attained by man's own will. Thomas Aquinas on happiness
Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not at hand. Thomas Aquinas on hope
Love takes up where knowledge leaves off. Thomas Aquinas on knowledge
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 on knowledge
Wonder is the desire for knowledge. Thomas Aquinas on knowledge
The knowledge of God is the cause of things. For the knowledge of God is to all creatures what the knowledge of the artificer is to things made by his art. Thomas Aquinas on knowledge
The truth of our faith becomes a matter of ridicule among the infidels if any Catholic, not gifted with the necessary scientific learning, presents as dogma what scientific scrutiny shows to be false. Thomas Aquinas on learning