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Quotes by Thomas Aquinas

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The celestial bodies are the cause of all that takes place in the sublunar world. Â
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The celestial bodies are the cause of all that takes place in the sublunar world. Â
The proper task of the Savior is that he is a savior; indeed, for this he came into the world: to seek and save what was lost.
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The proper task of the Savior is that he is a savior; indeed, for this he came into the world: to seek and save what was lost.
There must be must be a first mover existing above all – and this we call God.
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There must be must be a first mover existing above all – and this we call God.
Theology is taught by God, teaches God, and leads to God.
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Theology is taught by God, teaches God, and leads to God.
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.
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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.
God himself would not permit evil in this world if good did not come of it.
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God himself would not permit evil in this world if good did not come of it.
There is nothing on this earth to be prized more than true friendship.
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There is nothing on this earth to be prized more than true friendship.
Angels transcend every religion, every philosophy, every creed. In fact Angels have no religion as we know it. Their existence precedes every religious system that has ever existed on Earth.
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Angels transcend every religion, every philosophy, every creed. In fact Angels have no religion as we know it. Their existence precedes every religious system that has ever existed on Earth.
It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes
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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
Wonder is the desire for knowledge.
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Wonder is the desire for knowledge.
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