Fortune Quote by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
““If I have fully diagnosed the cause and nature of your condition, you are wasting away in pining and longing for your former good fortune. It is the loss of this which, as your imagination works upon you, has so corrupted your mind. I know the many disguises of that monster, Fortune, and the extent to which she seduces with friendship the very people she is striving to cheat, until she overwhelms them with unbearable grief at the suddenness of her desertion””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius, c. 524 AD
When fortune turns, longing for past happiness can corrupt the mind; recognizing this helps avoid despair.
In simple terms: Loss of fortune can poison thoughts; accept change.
Key Takeaway
Accept change, focus on present.
Themes
fortune
psychology
resilience
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- career setbacks
- relationship breakups
- health crises
Key Concepts
Stoicism
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay grounded when fortunes change?
- What practices keep you present?
A Different Perspective
Hope can be fragile when anchored in past success.
