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Quotes of the Day for 7 March 2005 - Thomas Aquinas

Today is the traditional feast day of Saint Thomas Aquinas, who died on this day in 1274. He was a scholar, theologian, and philosopher - both in the modern sense and the older sense meaning scientist.

Faith has to do with things that are not seen, and hope with things that are not in hand.

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.

It is requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes.

Laws can be unjust because they are contrary to the common good. In no way is it permissible to observe them.

Good can exist without evil, whereas evil cannot exist without good.

Distinctions drawn by the mind are not necessarily equivalent to distinctions in reality.
     - All from Thomas Aquinas, 1225 - 1274

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