Quote by Thomas Aquinas

The knowledge of God is the cause of things. For the knowledge of God is to all creatures what the knowledge of the artificer is to things made by his art.

The knowledge of God is the cause of things. For the knowled

Summary

This quote suggests that the knowledge of God is the underlying cause of all things in existence. It compares the knowledge of God to an artisan's knowledge of their craft, which is indispensable in creating something. In the same way, the knowledge of God is seen as essential to understanding the creation and functioning of all creatures. The quote emphasizes the belief that God's knowledge serves as a fundamental force behind the existence and order of the world.

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By Thomas Aquinas

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