Character Quote by Thomas Aquinas
“The last end of every maker, as such, is himself, for what we make we use for our own sake; and if at any time a man make a thing for the sake of something else, it is referred to his own good, whether his use, his pleasure, or his virtue.”
About This Quote
Source Summa Theologica, Part I, Question 73, Article 2
Human creations ultimately serve the creator’s own needs, pleasures, or virtues.
In simple terms: We make things for our own benefit.
Key Takeaway
Align creations with personal good.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
human nature
purpose
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- designing products
- personal projects
- career choices
Key Concepts
instrumentalism
self‑interest
virtue ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do all inventions serve personal gain?
- Can creation be purely altruistic?
A Different Perspective
Overlooks altruistic motives beyond self‑benefit.
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