Who said "The fear of death is the beginning of slavery."?

This quote is attributed to Ludwig van Beethoven.

The fear of death is the beginning of slavery. - Ludwig van Beethoven

"The fear of death is the beginning of slavery."

Ludwig van Beethoven Fear

Classical Composer German 1770–1827

"Music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks and invents."

"To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable."

"I will take fate by the throat."

"Beethoven can write music, thank God, but he can do nothing else on earth."

"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."