In His Consolation of Philosophy, Boethius Stated a Basic Tenet

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Multiple Choice

In his Consolation of Philosophy, Boethius stated a basic tenet of classical humanism when he said

• A)no tyrant can "ever disturb the peculiar restfulness which is the property of a mind that hangs together upon the firm basis of its reason."
• B)"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge the more grief."
• C)"When I surveyed all I my hands had done, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind."
• D)"Man is formed of dust, slimes, and ashes; what is even more vile, of the filthiest seed."
• E)"In the City of God, there is no merely human wisdom, but there is the piety which worships true God as He should be worshipped."

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