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."

"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."

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

"The Study of philosophy is not that we may know what men have thought, but what the truth of things is."

"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."

"The things that we love tell us what we are."

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

"There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship."

"Friendship is the source of the greatest pleasures, and without friends even the most agreeable pursuits become tedious."

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

"To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible."

"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."

"Love takes up where knowledge leaves off."

"The things that we love tell us what we are."

"The soul is like an uninhabited worldthat comes to life only whenGod lays His headagainst us."

"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."

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

"Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not at hand."

"Moral science is better occupied when treating of friendship than of justice."

"The things that we love tell us what we are."