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Quote by Thomas Aquinas

“A thing is lovable according as it is good. But God is infinite good. Therefore He is infinitely lovable.”

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Thomas Aquinas, born on January 28, 1225 and died on March 7, 1274, was a renowned theologian, philosopher, and priest. He is considered one of the greatest theologians of the Middle Ages and his works have had a profound impact on philosophy and theology. more

“Natural inclinations are present in things from God, who moves all things. So it is impossible for the natural inclinations of a species to be toward evil in itself. But there is in all perfect animals a natural inclination toward carnal union. Therefore it is impossible for carnal union to be evil in itself.”

Moving Evil Natural Perfect Animal Impossible All Things Unions Species Inclination

Book:Summa Contra Gentiles: Book 3: Providence

Source: Summa Contra Gentiles: Book 3: Providence

“One will observe that all things are arranged according to their degrees of beauty and excellence, and that the nearer they are to God, the more beautiful and better they are.”

Beautiful Degrees All Things Excellence

Author:Thomas Aquinas

“When the CEO makes a decision, people don't come back on it.”

People Decision Ceo

Author:Carlos Ghosn

“Anger and the like are attributed to God on account of a similitude of effect. Thus, because to punish is properly the act of an angry man, God's punishment is metaphorically spoken of as His anger.”

Men Effects Accounts Angry Punishment Angry Man