“ 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. Thomas Aquinas
“ To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. Thomas Aquinas
“ Creator of all things, true source of light and wisdom, origin of all being, graciously let a ray of your light penetrate the darkness of my understanding. Take from me the double darkness in which I… Thomas Aquinas
“ 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
“ Better to illuminate than merely to shine to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely to contemplate. 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
“ The principal act of courage is to endure and withstand dangers doggedly rather than to attack them. Thomas Aquinas
“ 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
“ The blessed in the kingdom of heaven will see the punishments of the damned, in order that their bliss be more delightful for them. Thomas Aquinas
“ The Study of philosophy is not that we may know what men have thought, but what the truth of things is. Thomas Aquinas
