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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How can we live in harmony? First we need to know we are all madly in love with the same God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Harmony among people requires a shared love and understanding of a higher purpose.
This quote by Thomas Aquinas suggests that to achieve harmony in our lives and among one another, we must first recognize that our deepest connection is our shared love for the divine or the greater good. It implies that when we realize that we are all drawn to the same source of love and truth, we can cultivate understanding and unity regardless of our differences.
Themes
HarmonyLoveUnityUnderstandingGodPeace
In practice
Example use cases
During a community meeting focused on fostering cooperation, one might say this quote to emphasize the importance of shared values.
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