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

Thomas Aquinas (Priest, 1225 – 1274)

One aspect of neighbourly love is that we must not merely will our neighbours good, but actually work to bring it about.

Thomas Aquinas (Priest, 1225 – 1274)

Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; give us an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; give us an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord our God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Thomas Aquinas (Priest, 1225 – 1274)

Of all the pursuits open to men, the search for wisdom is most perfect, more sublime, more profitable, and more full of joy.

Thomas Aquinas (Priest, 1225 – 1274)

God has no need for our worship. It is we who need to show our gratitude for what we have received.

Thomas Aquinas (Priest, 1225 – 1274)

Man cannot live without joy; therefore when he is deprived of true spiritual joys it is necessary that he become addicted to carnal pleasures.

Thomas Aquinas (Priest, 1225 – 1274)

Fear is such a powerful emotion for humans that when we allow it to take us over, it drives compassion right out of our hearts.

Thomas Aquinas (Priest, 1225 – 1274)

It is only God who creates. Man merely rearranges.

Thomas Aquinas (Priest, 1225 – 1274)

We must love them both, those whose opinions we share and those whose opinions we reject, for both have labored in the search for truth, and both have helped us in finding it.

Thomas Aquinas (Priest, 1225 – 1274)

Nothing created has ever been able to fill the heart of man. God alone can fill it infinitely.

Thomas Aquinas (Priest, 1225 – 1274)