Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius: Quotes about love

Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius is philosopher of the early 6th century. Explore interesting quotes on love.

Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius: 44 quotes 26 likes

“If you would give every man as he deserves, then love the good and pity those who are evil.”
Vis aptam meritis uicem referre: Dilige iure bonos et miseresce malis.

Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius

Poem IV, lines 11-12; translation by Richard H. Green
The Consolation of Philosophy · De Consolatione Philosophiae, Book IV

Love , Evil

“O happy race of mortals,
if your hearts are ruled
as is the universe, by Love!”
O felix hominum genus, si uestros animos amor quo caelum regitur regat!

Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius

Poem VIII, lines 28-30; translation by W. V. Cooper
Alternate translation:
: How happy is mankind
if the love that orders the stars above
rules, too, in your hearts.
The Consolation of Philosophy · De Consolatione Philosophiae, Book II

Love , Universe , Heart , Happiness

“Who can give law to lovers? Love is a greater law to itself.”
Quis legem det amantibus? Maior lex amor est sibi.

Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius

Poem XII, lines 47-48
The Consolation of Philosophy · De Consolatione Philosophiae, Book III

Love , Law , Lovers