"Friendship is the source of the greatest pleasures, and without friends even the most agreeable pursuits become tedious."
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Born: 1225-01-01 – Died: 07-03-1274
Nationality: Italian
Known for: Philosopher
Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) was an Italian Dominican friar, theologian, and philosopher. He is renowned for integrating Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology, a synthesis that has profoundly influenced Western thought. Aquinas's seminal work, "Summa Theologica," addresses a range of topics including ethics, metaphysics, and natural law, establishing him as a central figure in scholasticism.
"Friendship is the source of the greatest pleasures, and without friends even the most agreeable pursuits become tedious."