Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Thomas Aquinas Quote “If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship he would keep it in port forever.” ~ Thomas Aquinas (1225-74) Italian philosopher and theologian Character , Safety , Security Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/13/11 Ahhh yes, the lies that are told to control the peons. One simple issue among zillions, let's hope talk radio is emboldening an otherwise emasculated society of helots, serfs, and slaves. Reply cal, lewisville, tx 1/13/11 True Mike. Waffler and Reston need to listen to Mark Levin. Reply RBESRQ 1/13/11 Mark Levin is a fall who pretends to have intellect. As for this quote TA forgets people. Reply E Archer, NYC 1/13/11 All of life is a risk. Speculation sometimes pays off -- sometimes not. The pinoeering spirit is its own reward, but every now and again it frees one from the yokes of servitude into a newly discovered world. But it never happens without risk -- and thusly, courage. Reply Publius 1/13/11 And the ship that is in port forever is useless. It would be just as well to the rest of the world if it never existed. Reply charley, Denver 1/15/11 If a ship does not sail at will, it is tied to the port of tyranny. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Thomas Aquinas quote is found in these categories: Character quotes Safety quotes Security quotes About Thomas Aquinas Bio of Thomas Aquinas Quotations by Thomas Aquinas Books by/about Thomas Aquinas Thomas Aquinas videos Thomas Aquinas on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Thomas Aquinas