The Theological Tractates and The Consolation of Philosophy

The Theological Tractates and The Consolation of Philosophy

Boethius

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The pride of fickle fortune spareth none,

And, like the floods of swift Euripus borne, [101]

Oft casteth mighty princes from their throne,

And oft the abject captive doth adorn.

She cares not for the wretch's tears and moan,

And the sad groans, which she hath caused, doth scorn.

Thus doth she play, to make her power more known,

Showing her slaves a marvel, when man's state

Is in one hour both downcast and fortunate.

[101] Literally, "When fortune with proud right hand plies her changes and ebbs and flows like foaming Euripus." Euripus was proverbial for irregular tides.

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