For I do not seek to understand so that I may believe; but I believe so that I may understand. For I believe this also, that unless I believe, I shall not understand.

Anselm Of Canterbury
About This Quote

St. Thomas Aquinas said to understand is to believe. This quote holds importance because it shows us that we do not have to understand everything, but we should believe what we do understand. When we understand something, we can believe in it and apply it.

This quote demonstrates how important faith is, as faith drives us to believe both what we know and what we do not yet know. We can hold fast to our faith and live our lives with the belief that God is good and will guide us through each new day. Faith allows us to understand God's love for us and helps us to see the good in others as opposed to the bad.

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