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But involuntariness excuses from sin, the consideration of which belongs to the theologian.

From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

In these words the Socratic doctrine of the involuntariness of evil is clearly intended to be conveyed.

From Apology by Jowett, Benjamin

But fear causes involuntariness to a certain extent.

From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

Nevertheless it causes involuntariness in a certain respect, inasmuch as it precedes the movement of the will towards the act, which movement would not be, if there were knowledge.

From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

But not to wish implies involuntariness, which is contrary to voluntariness.

From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint