Thomas Aquinas Quotes on Ethics
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Law: an ordinance of reason for the common good, made by him who has care of the community.
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Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to believe; to know what he ought to desire; and to know what he ought to do.
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Abuse does not rule out use.
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Man cannot live without joy; therefore when he is deprived of true spiritual joys it is necessary that he become addicted to carnal pleasures.
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One cannot use an evil action with reference to a good intention.