Charity Quote by Thomas Aquinas
“I answer that, Even, as in the blessed in heaven there will be most perfect charity, so in the damned there will be the most perfect hate.”
About This Quote
Source Summa Theologica, Part I, Question 13, Article 2
The blessed experience perfect love, while the damned experience perfect hatred, reflecting divine justice and moral extremes.
In simple terms: Heaven has perfect love; hell has perfect hate.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the moral polarity of love and hate.
Themes
theity
justice
afterlife
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- spiritual reflection
- ethical discussions
- theological study
Key Concepts
Divine justice
moral extremes
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love manifest in daily life?
- Can hatred ever be justified?
A Different Perspective
Human free will can alter outcomes, challenging deterministic views.
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