Quotes By Author: thomas aquinas

“A song is the exultation of the mind dwelling on eternal things, bursting forth in the voice.”

“Love takes up where knowledge leaves off.”

“Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen.”

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

“I receive Thee ransom of my soul. For love of Thee have I studied and kept vigil toiled preached and taught…”

“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.”

“Better to illuminate than merely to shine to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely to contemplate.”