Eliot Ness quotes

Eliot Ness was an American law enforcement official, renowned for his efforts against organized crime in Chicago during the Prohibition era. As leader of "The Untouchables," his team was famous for targeting Al Capone's operations. He became a symbol of integrity and determination in the fight against crime. Here are 3 of his quotes:

You think, eventually, that nothing can disturb you and that your nerves are impregnable. Yet, looking down at that familiar face, I realized that death is something to which we never become calloused. (Eliot Ness)

Unquestionably, it was going to be highly dangerous. Yet I felt it was quite natural to jump at the task. After all, if you don't like action and excitement, you don't go into police work. And, what the hell, I figured, nobody lives forever!

Eliot Ness

Doubts raced through my mind as I considered the feasibility of enforcing a law which the majority of honest citizens didn't seem to want.

Eliot Ness

Eliot Ness

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Occupation: American Public Servant
Born: April 19, 1903
Died: May 16, 1957
Quotes count: 3

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