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Understanding Quotes by Thomas Aquinas
- A person is disposed to an act of choice by an angel ... in two ways. Sometimes, a man's understanding is enlightened by an angel…
- Wonder [admiratio astonishment, marvel] is a kind of desire for knowledge. The situation arises when one sees an effect and does not know its cause,…
- Bestow upon me, O Lord my God, understanding to know thee, diligence to seek thee, wisdom to find thee, and a faithfulness that may finally…
- The Sacrament of the Body of the Lord puts the demons to flight, defends us against the incentives to vice and to concupiscence, cleanses the…
- 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;…
More Understanding Quotes
- Whenever you feel alone or hurt. Don't forget to talk to the most understanding person. Talk to yourself. — Anurag Prakash Ray
- When we speak the word 'life,' it must be understood we are not referring to life as we know it from its… — Antonin Artaud
- Lao Tsu says the way of life is ancient, timeless. It is existence which he calls the Tao - a mysterious source,… — Frederick Lenz
- The wise are wise only because they love. The fool are fools only because they think they can understand love. — Paulo Coelho
- Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand. — Neil Armstrong
- The evil that is in the world almost always comes of ignorance, and good intentions may do as much harm as malevolence… — Albert Camus
- No man thoroughly understands a truth until he has contended against it. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Maybe if you're younger you have more energy - but that's a big maybe. Because at this stage of life, I have… — Angela Bassett