Thomas Aquinas Quotes

I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking of personal gain.

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• I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking of personal gain.

  

  Thomas Aquinas
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  • Compassion
  • Gain