Distinctions drawn by the mind are not necessarily equivalent to distinctions in reality.
Thomas AquinasAs regards the individual nature, woman is defective and misbegotten, for the active power of the male seed tends to the production of a perfect likeness in the masculine sex; while the production of a woman comes from defect in the active power.
Thomas AquinasTo one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.
Thomas AquinasIt is a sin to regard the fact that God cannot do the impossible as a limitation on his powers.
Thomas AquinasWithout doubt one is allowed to resist against the unjust aggressor to one's life, one's goods or one's physical integrity; sometimes, even 'til the aggressor's death... In fact, this act is aimed at preserving one's life or one's goods and to make the aggressor powerless. Thus, it is a good act, which is the right of the victim.
Thomas Aquinas