To bear with patience wrongs done to oneself is a mark of perfection, but to bear with patience wrongs done to someone else is a mark of imperfection and even of actual sin.
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Because philosophy arises from awe, a philosopher is bound in his way to be a lover of myths and poetic fables. Poets and philosophers are alike in being big with wonder.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Philosophy stems from a sense of wonder, uniting philosophers and poets in their appreciation of myths and stories.
In this quote, Thomas Aquinas expresses the idea that philosophy originates from a sense of awe and wonder about the world. He suggests that both philosophers and poets share a deep appreciation for the beauty and depth of myths and poetic stories, reflecting a common pursuit of understanding and meaning in life through imaginative narratives.
Themes
PhilosophyWonderMythsPoetryAweLoveFables
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a lecture about the importance of imagination in philosophy.
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