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Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius

Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (470-524), was a Latin peot, politician and philosopher. This Roman statesman was born at Rome, of Consular rank, a profoundly learned man, held the highest offices, Consul among others, under Theodoric the Goth. His integrity and opposition to injustice procured him enemies, who accused him of treason; he was cast into prison, and finally put to death. He wrote in prison his "De Consolatione Philosophiæ," (The Consolation of Philosophy) in five parts, employing verse and prose alternately, which King Alfred translated into Anglo-Saxon. Ultimately, he was canonised as a martyr, and his influence was great during the Middle Ages.

Wisdom & Quotes

  • Who can give law to lovers? Love is a greater law to itself.
- De Consolatione Philosophiae

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