An idea from The Consolation of Philosophy

Philosophy asks a few questions first. He still believes God rules the world, but he can’t say what he is beyond a mortal animal that reasons. That is her diagnosis: “Thou hast ceased to know thy own nature.” She starts with gentle medicine, because he isn’t ready for strong.

From The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius

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