"Pride is a special vice, for it has the special object of inordinate esteem for one's own excellence. Yet pride has also the character of a general vice, for it is involved, directly or indirectly, in other sins, and notably in all sins of malice." -
"Pride is a special vice, for it has the special object of inordinate esteem for one's own excellence. Yet pride has also the character of a general vice, for it is involved, directly or indirectly, in other sins, and notably in all sins of malice." - [Aquinas](http://www.catholictheology.info/summa-theologica/summa-part2B.php?q=186)
Great quote from him, never heard it. So true.
Great quote from him, never heard it. So true.
He was a brilliant man, and unjustly ignored, even by a lot of Catholics.
He was a brilliant man, and unjustly ignored, even by a lot of Catholics.
Oh man, he really was. Protestants quote him as well (and learn from him).
He had some error but those were primitive times, theologians today can't touch the hem of his garment.
Oh man, he really was. Protestants quote him as well (and learn from him).
He had some error but those were primitive times, theologians today can't touch the hem of his garment.
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