Thomas Aquinas:

The slenderest knowledge that may be obtained of the highest things is more desirable than the most certain knowledge obtained of lesser things.

— Thomas Aquinas Medieval

Catholic philosopher and theologian

From 'Summa Theologica', I, q. 1, a. 5, ad 1

Approx. 1274

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