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.
To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.
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...
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.
Better to illuminate than merely to shine to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely to contemplate.
Beware the man of a single book.
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.
Whatever is received is received according to the nature of the recipient.
Friendship makes you feel as one with your friend.
The principal act of courage is to endure and withstand dangers doggedly rather than to attack them.
The blessed in the kingdom of heaven will see the punishments of the damned, in order that their bliss be more delightful for them.
There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.
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.
By nature all men are equal in liberty, but not in other endowments.
The Study of philosophy is not that we may know what men have thought, but what the truth of things is.
The things that we love tell us what we are.
Love takes up where knowledge leaves off.
A man has free choice to the extent that he is rational.
Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.
If you want to be saved look the face of your Christ.
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