Love Quote by Thomas Aquinas
“Well-ordered self-love is right and natural.”
About This Quote
Source Summa Theologica, Part I, 1274
Self‑love, when ordered, aligns with natural law and is morally sound.
In simple terms: Ordered self‑love is natural.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate healthy self‑respect.
Themes
ethics
self‑esteem
natural law
Mood
contemplative
balanced
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- spiritual practice
- mental health
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What distinguishes healthy from excessive self‑love?
- How does ordered self‑love affect community?
A Different Perspective
Excessive self‑love becomes vanity.
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