Boethius
Medieval Italy Neoplatonism
Biography
Roman senator, philosopher, and theologian. Best known for The Consolation of Philosophy, written while imprisoned.
Life Dates
Born: January 20, 477
Died: October 23, 524
Notable Quotes
"In every adversity of fortune, to have been happy is the most unhappy kind of misfortune."
"Nothing is miserable unless you think it so."
"Who can give law to lovers? Love is a greater law to itself."
"Music is so naturally united with us that we cannot be free from it."
"He who has learned to love has learned to live."