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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Likewise grace and glory are referred to the same genus, since grace is nothing other than a certain first beginning of glory in us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Grace is the initial step towards achieving glory within ourselves.
In this quote, Thomas Aquinas suggests that grace and glory are inherently linked, with grace representing the foundational stage or the 'first beginning' that leads to the realization of glory within individuals. This implies that the experience of divine grace paves the way for individuals to attain their highest potential and virtues, culminating in a state of glory.
Themes
GraceGloryPhilosophyPotentialVirtue
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal growth, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of starting with grace in order to achieve true fulfillment.
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