Why look outside for the happiness inside you?

What it means

Philosophy points out that nothing is more precious to you than yourself. If you are master of yourself, you hold something fortune can never take. Stop shopping for what you already own.

The source

"Why look outside for the happiness inside you?" Boethius said it in Consolation of Philosophy 2.4. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

"Quid igitur o mortales extra petitis intra uos positam felicitatem?"

Original Latin, Consolation of Philosophy 2.4. 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 "Why look outside for the happiness inside you?" mean?

Philosophy points out that nothing is more precious to you than yourself. If you are master of yourself, you hold something fortune can never take. Stop shopping for what you already own.

Who said "Why look outside for the happiness inside you?"?

Boethius (c. 477–524 AD). Source: Consolation of Philosophy 2.4.

What is the original Latin?

Quid igitur o mortales extra petitis intra uos positam felicitatem?. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

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