Thomas Aquinas
Medieval Italy Scholasticism
Biography
Italian Dominican friar and priest, influential philosopher and theologian in the scholastic tradition.
Life Dates
Born: January 28, 1225
Died: March 7, 1274
Notable Quotes
"To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible."
"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."
"The things that we love tell us what we are."
"Wonder is the desire for knowledge."
"There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship."