More quotes by Thomas Aquinas

"The Study of philosophy is not that we may know what men have thought, but what the truth of things is."
"The soul is like an uninhabited worldthat comes to life only whenGod lays His headagainst us."
"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…"
"Better to illuminate than merely to shine to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely to contemplate."