Who said "Fear is the root from which all evil grows."?

This quote is attributed to Maximus Meridius.

Fear is the root from which all evil grows. - Maximus Meridius

"Fear is the root from which all evil grows."

Maximus Meridius Fear

"Are you not entertained?"

"A man's life is measured not by the years he lives, but by the deeds he accomplishes."

"What we do in life echoes in eternity."

"I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next."

"Face your fears with courage."

"You can't live your life in fear."

"Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?"

"Fear is just another obstacle to overcome."