Quote by Thomas Aquinas

To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.

To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one wi

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that faith is a deeply personal and subjective experience that cannot be fully comprehended or explained to those who lack it. It suggests that faith goes beyond rationality and logical reasoning, and attempts to understand it through explanations often fall flat. For those who already possess faith, the need for external justification or explanation is unnecessary - their belief is based on a personal conviction. However, for individuals who lack faith, no amount of explanations or reasoning will make them understand or accept it.

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Faith

By Thomas Aquinas

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