eternity of the world, not so much
Furthermore, if the world existed from eternity, then an infinite number of days have preceded this day. An infinite number of things, however, cannot be gone through. Therefore, it would never have been possible to arrive at this [present] day. But that is false. Therefore, etc.
-Commentary on the Sentences of Peter Lombard
Book 2, Distinction 1, Question 1, Article 5
every once in a while Thomas’ arguments drive me to scribble a very unacademic smiley face in the margins of my text.