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「Consolation of Philosophy」 Boethius

Humanities ScholarIT480 — 524

Late Roman philosopher whose Consolation of Philosophy, written in prison, was widely read throughout the Middle Ages.

“Misfortune separates true friends from false ones.”

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Quote

“Misfortune separates true friends from false ones.”

Greeting

“Misfortune is only misfortune when you think it so.”
“Love is in itself a higher law.”
“The human condition rises when one knows oneself.”

Roll Call

“The Wheel of Fortune calls.”
“As philosophy offers consolation, I shall join.”
“I could think even in prison — anywhere is fine.”

Deploy

“Lead with the light of reason.”
“Do not blame Fortune — face it.”
“Advance toward the true good.”

Victory

“That the virtuous are happy is the order of nature.”
“The Wheel of Fortune has stopped in the right place.”
“All good fortune holds a lesson within.”

Draw

“No misfortune lasts forever.”
“The Wheel has simply not completed its turn.”
“True freedom is not clinging to the outcome.”

Defeat

“If you do not think it misfortune, then it is not.”
“Trials are the whetstone that hones the soul.”
“Even in prison, philosophy did not leave me.”

Strike

“Pierce the darkness with reason!”
“Strip away the false happiness!”
“Show the power of the true good!”
P e r s o n aA n a l y s i s

Overview

Supreme reflection and high intellect combined to complete the structure of maintaining philosophical equanimity even facing death. High diligence and courage enabled completion of Aristotle translations and Consolation of Philosophy even while imprisoned; pessimistic disposition is sublimated into insight about the impermanence of worldly fortune.

Core Abilities

Command
58
Martial
14
Intellect
92
Charm
74

Inner Virtues

Temperance
80
Diligence
88
Reflection
92
Courage
84

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
76
Benevolence
68
Fairness
72
Humility
62

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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