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# Fabius Maximus

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Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus, surnamed Cunctator, was a Roman statesman and general of the third century BC. He was consul five times and was appointed dictator in 221 and 217 BC. He was censor in 230 BC.

##  Quotes by Fabius Maximus

> [To be turned from one's course by men's opinions, by blame, and by misrepresentation shows a man unfit to hold an office.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fabius-maximus/to-be-turned-from-one-s-course-by-men-s-opinions-by-blame-and-by/)

Fabius Maximus

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> [Do nothing and hope the enemy fades away.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fabius-maximus/do-nothing-and-hope-the-enemy-fades-away/)

Fabius Maximus

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