Body Quote by Thomas Aquinas
“We ought to cherish the body. Our body's substance is not from an evil principle, as the Manicheans imagine, but from God. And therefore, we ought to cherish the body by the friendship of love, by which we love God.”
About This Quote
Source Theology: Summa Theologiae, Part I, Question 75, 1274
The body is a divine creation, not an evil entity, and should be cherished through love, which also connects us to God.
In simple terms: Body is God‑given and worthy of love.
Key Takeaway
Honor the body as a gift of love.
Themes
theology
philosophy
body
love
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal health
- medical ethics
- spiritual practice
- care for others
Key Concepts
anthropology
spirituality
ethical stewardship
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love transform your view of the body?
- What practices help you cherish your body?
A Different Perspective
Some view the body as sinful, conflicting with this view.
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