Thomas Aquinas

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

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

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

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

"Love takes up where knowledge leaves off."

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

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

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