Lady Philosophy

I finished Consolation of Philosophy yesterday. It is an incredibly eloquent book and presents many ideas to ponder and discuss with others. One of the main themes throughout this book is the futility of worldly fame and wealth. Mankind struggles to attain these worldly pleasures, but individuals must recognize that these ideas and goals are hollow and cannot bring fulfillment. However I believe Lady Philosophy tells it best when she declares to Boethius:
"Alas, what wretched ignorance leads
Mankind on paths astray!
Who looks on spreading boughs for gold,
On vines for jewels gay?
What man sets nets on mountain-tops
For feasts of rich sea food?
What huntsman has the wild goat
Upon the sea pursued?
The very ocean's depths men know
Beaneath the waves on high;
They know which strand is rich with pearls,
Which shores with purple dye;
They know the bays for tender fish,
For shellfish where to try.
But in their blindness they do not know
Where lies the good they seek:
That which is higher than the sky
On earth below they seek.
What can I wish you foolish men?
Wealth and fame pursue,
And when great toil wins false reward,
Then may you see the true!"

May Christ allow us to see the truth in Him.