Happy is the one who can see the bright source of good.

What it means

The poem goes on to praise the one who breaks the heavy chains of earth. Boethius wrote in prison, awaiting execution, looking for a good no one could take. Seek what is lasting.

The source

"Happy is the one who can see the bright source of good." Boethius said it in Consolation of Philosophy 3, poem 12. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

"Felix qui potuit boni Fontem uisere lucidum"

Original Latin, Consolation of Philosophy 3, poem 12. Text read at gutenberg.org.

Who said it

Boethius (c. 477–524 AD). Roman statesman who wrote The Consolation of Philosophy in prison while awaiting execution. It became one of the most widely read books of the Middle Ages.

Questions

What does "Happy is the one who can see the bright source of good." mean?

The poem goes on to praise the one who breaks the heavy chains of earth. Boethius wrote in prison, awaiting execution, looking for a good no one could take. Seek what is lasting.

Who said "Happy is the one who can see the bright source of good."?

Boethius (c. 477–524 AD). Source: Consolation of Philosophy 3, poem 12.

What is the original Latin?

Felix qui potuit boni Fontem uisere lucidum. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

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