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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God destines us for an end beyond the grasp of reason.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that our ultimate purpose or destiny transcends human understanding and logic.
Thomas Aquinas implies that there exists a divine plan or destination for humanity that is far beyond what we can comprehend through reason alone. This notion encourages individuals to trust in a greater purpose, suggesting that there are truths and meanings in life that go beyond rational explanation and must be accepted through faith or spiritual insight.
Themes
DestinyFaithUnderstandingPurposeDivineReason
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of faith in our lives, this quote can help emphasize the need to trust in a higher purpose.
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