If a man deliberately abstains from wine to such an extent that he does serious harm to his nature, he will not be free from blame.
Thomas AquinasThere is but one Church in which men find salvation, just as outside the ark of Noah it was not possible for anyone to be saved.
Thomas AquinasIt is necessary for the perfection of human society that there should be men who devote their lives to contemplation.
Thomas AquinasLove must precede hatred, and nothing is hated save through being contrary to a suitable thing which is loved. And hence it is that every hatred is caused by love.
Thomas AquinasThe principal act of courage is to endure and withstand dangers doggedly rather than to attack them.
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