Macrobius Quotes on Knowledge
Ambrosius Theodosius Macrobius was a Latin grammarian, philosopher, and Neoplatonist of the late Roman Empire and one of the principal transmitters of late ancient learning to the medieval West. This page collects quotes attributed to Macrobius on the topic of knowledge, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Macrobius:
“Poetic myth wraps philosophical truth in beautiful clothing.”
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“Slaves no doubt, but still men.”
Saturnalia (c. 400). -
“Saturnalia (c. 400).”
Slaves no doubt, but still men. -
“Saturnalia (c. 400). Alternately translated as "begot" instead of produced and "manners" instead of actions.”
Good laws are produced by bad actions.