Quote by Thomas Aquinas
Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which binds the pas

Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which binds the passion. – Thomas Aquinas

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Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not at hand. – Thomas Aquinas

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Be thou incapable of change in that which is right, and men will rely upon thee. Establish unto thyself principles of action; and see that thou ever act according to them. First know that thy principles are just, and then be thou – Akhenaton

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