Hard luck helps us more than good luck.

What it means

Good fortune flatters and lies, Philosophy says, while bad fortune tells the truth. It also shows you who your real friends are. Let hard times teach you.

The source

"Hard luck helps us more than good luck." Boethius said it in Consolation of Philosophy 2.8. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

"plus hominibus reor aduersam quam prosperam prodesse fortunam"

Original Latin, Consolation of Philosophy 2.8. 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 "Hard luck helps us more than good luck." mean?

Good fortune flatters and lies, Philosophy says, while bad fortune tells the truth. It also shows you who your real friends are. Let hard times teach you.

Who said "Hard luck helps us more than good luck."?

Boethius (c. 477–524 AD). Source: Consolation of Philosophy 2.8.

What is the original Latin?

plus hominibus reor aduersam quam prosperam prodesse fortunam. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

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