“They are provoked to anger and aggression, which are virile passions. These make a man think that he is in danger of suffering some future evil (which he intends to resist). When men are so disposed, they do not have mercy on others. Likewise the proud do not have mercy because they despise others and look upon them as evil, taking it for granted that these people deserve to suffer whatever they have to suffer.”
Written by Thomas Aquinas, the Summa Theologica is a seminal text in the history of Western philosophy and theology. It delves into questions of God, the nature of the soul, and the moral life, offering a systematic approach to Christian doctrine. more
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
“The lenses through which any nation looks at life are not the ones another nation uses.”
“Grow so big with your ideas that you become a threat to every nationalist state in the world.”