Thomas Aquinas Quotes & Sayings (Page 5)

“The theologian considers sin mainly as an offence against God; the moral philosopher as contrary to reasonableness.”

“A man has free choice to the extent that he is rational.”

“Reason in man is rather like God in the world.”

“There is but one Church in which men find salvation, just as outside the ark of Noah it was not possible for anyone to be saved.”

“Now this relaxation of the mind from work consists on playful words or deeds. Therefore it becomes a wise and virtuous man to have recourse to such things at times.”

“Man should not consider his material possession his own, but as common to all, so as to share them without hesitation when others are in need.”

“Clearly the person who accepts the Church as an infallible guide will believe whatever the Church teaches.”

“All the efforts of the human mind cannot exhaust the essence of a single fly.”

“Perfection of moral virtue does not wholly take away the passions, but regulates them.”

“Love is a binding force, by which another is joined to me and cherished by myself.”