Boethius (Anicius Manlius Severi Quotes

A collection of quotes by Boethius (Anicius Manlius Severi.

Boethius (Anicius Manlius Severinus) was a Roman statesman, philosopher, and theologian, believed to have lived from around 480 to 525 AD. He was born into a prominent aristocratic family and held various political positions under the Ostrogothic kingdom of Italy. Boethius is best known for his influential work "The Consolation of Philosophy," written while he was imprisoned for treason. This philosophical work explores themes of fortune, happiness, and the nature of good and evil. Boethius' writings played a significant role in preserving and transmitting classical knowledge to the medieval Christian world.