Thomas Aquinas

Do not wish to jump immediately from the streams to the sea, because one has to go through easier things to the more difficult.

Thomas Aquinas

Eternity is called whole, not because it has parts, but because it is wanting in nothing.

Thomas Aquinas

Faith does not quench desire, but inflames it.

Thomas Aquinas

For in order that man may do well, whether in the works of the active life, or in those of the contemplative life, he needs the fellowship of friends.

Thomas Aquinas

For those with faith, no evidence is necessary; for those without it, no evidence will suffice.

Thomas Aquinas

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

Thomas Aquinas

Happiness is secured through virtue; it is a good attained by man’s own will.

Thomas Aquinas

He who is dying of hunger must be fed rather than taught.

Thomas Aquinas

I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking of personal gain.

Thomas Aquinas

If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever.

Thomas Aquinas