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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The truth of our faith becomes a matter of ridicule among the infidels if any Catholic, not gifted with the necessary scientific learning, presents as dogma what scientific scrutiny shows to be false. – Thomas Aquinas

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The principal act of courage is to endure and withstand dangers doggedly rather than to attack them. – Thomas Aquinas

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Pray thee, spare, thyself at times: for it becomes a wise man sometimes to relax the high pressure of his attention to work. – Thomas Aquinas

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If you stand straight, do not fear a crooked shadow. – Chinese Proverb

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Sow a thought and you reap an action;
sow an act and you reap a habit;
sow a habit and you reap a character;
sow a character and you reap a destiny. – Anon.

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Clear conscience never fears midnight knocking. – Chinese Proverb

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If an ass goes traveling it will not come home a horse. – Proverb

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The best movies are simple. – Shia LaBeouf

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