Boethius Quotes

A collection of quotes by Boethius.

Boethius (c. 480-525 AD) was a Roman philosopher, statesman, and scholar who made significant contributions to both philosophy and music. Born into an influential aristocratic family, he gained prominence as a philosopher and advisor to King Theodoric the Great. Boethius is best known for his influential work "The Consolation of Philosophy," a philosophical and literary masterpiece written while he was imprisoned for treason. Exploring themes of fate, free will, and the nature of happiness, his writings had a lasting impact on Western philosophy and influenced major thinkers throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance.