5 Thomas Aquinas Quotes on Ethics

Thomas Aquinas quotes on ethics

6. Law: an ordinance of reason for the common good, made by him who has care of the community.

8. 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.

12. Abuse does not rule out use.

14. Man cannot live without joy; therefore when he is deprived of true spiritual joys it is necessary that he become addicted to carnal pleasures.

16. One cannot use an evil action with reference to a good intention.