Most men seem to live according to sense rather than reason.

Quote by Thomas Aquinas

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Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which binds the passion.

Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which binds the passion.

Because philosophy arises from awe, a philosopher is bound in his way to be a...

Because philosophy arises from awe, a philosopher is bound in his way to be a...

All that is true, by whomsoever it has been said has its origin in the...

All that is true, by whomsoever it has been said has its origin in the...

Hold firmly that our faith is identical with that of the ancients. Deny this, and...

Hold firmly that our faith is identical with that of the ancients. Deny this, and...

In order for a war to be just, three things are necessary. First, the authority...

In order for a war to be just, three things are necessary. First, the authority...

Three conditions are necessary for Penance: contrition, which is sorrow for sin, together with a...

Three conditions are necessary for Penance: contrition, which is sorrow for sin, together with a...

If forgers and malefactors are put to death by the secular power, there is much...

If forgers and malefactors are put to death by the secular power, there is much...

Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to...

Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to...

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

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

Law is nothing other than a certain ordinance of reason for the common good, promulgated...

Law is nothing other than a certain ordinance of reason for the common good, promulgated...

If, then, you are looking for the way by which you should go, take Christ,...

If, then, you are looking for the way by which you should go, take Christ,...

To convert somebody go and take them by the hand and guide them.

To convert somebody go and take them by the hand and guide them.

The principal act of courage is to endure and withstand dangers doggedly rather than to...

The principal act of courage is to endure and withstand dangers doggedly rather than to...

God should not be called an individual substance, since the principal of individuation is matter.

God should not be called an individual substance, since the principal of individuation is matter.

To live well is to work well, to show a good activity.

To live well is to work well, to show a good activity.

How can we live in harmony? First we need to know we are all madly...

How can we live in harmony? First we need to know we are all madly...

Better to illuminate than merely to shine, to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely...

Better to illuminate than merely to shine, to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely...

Love must precede hatred, and nothing is hated save through being contrary to a suitable...

Love must precede hatred, and nothing is hated save through being contrary to a suitable...

We can't have full knowledge all at once. We must start by believing; then afterwards...

We can't have full knowledge all at once. We must start by believing; then afterwards...

Reason in man is rather like God in the world.

Reason in man is rather like God in the world.