Quotes by Walter Elliot
Last Updated: 24 Feb 2025
Walter Elliot (1888–1958) was a Scottish Unionist politician who made significant contributions to British politics. He was known for his efforts in agriculture, science, and public policy. His thoughts and quotes remain inspiring, especially on perseverance and resilience.
“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.”
“The desert has its holiness of silence, the crowd its holiness of conversation.”
“The dictator theory of history is gone. I do not believe that a single man can determine the life of a people.”