Boethius (Anicius Manlius Severi Quotes

A collection of quotes by Boethius (Anicius Manlius Severi.

Boethius (Anicius Manlius Severi) was a Roman philosopher, statesman, and scholar born in 480 AD. He served as a senator and held high-ranking positions under Theodoric the Great, the Ostrogothic king of Italy. Boethius is best known for his influential work "The Consolation of Philosophy," written while he was imprisoned for treason. This philosophical treatise explores the nature of happiness, the problem of evil, and the role of free will. Boethius's writings had a profound impact on medieval thought and helped preserve and transmit classical knowledge to future generations. He was executed in 524 AD.