“The meaning of what is said is according to the motive for saying it: because things are not subject to speech, but speech to things. Therefore we should take account of the motive of the lawgiver, rather than of his very words.”
Quote by Thomas Aquinas
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The Summa Theologica: Complete Edition
Written by Thomas Aquinas, this book is a detailed treatise on Christian theology, encompassing topics such as God, the nature of the soul, and the moral life. It is considered a foundational text in the field of Catholic theology. more
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