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We celebrate the values which define modern Scotland: the values of humanity, compassion, enterprise, ambition, and a determined internationalism.

— Alex Salmond St Andrew's Day (2007)

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The whole point in having a religion and faith is that you campaign for what you believe, not just for what you think is achievable.

We unite behind a declaration of self-evident truth.

Our progressive nationalism goes hand-in-hand with a commitment to internationalism.

I think that’s been a good kick of the ball.

That’s always been my opinion but my opinion is only one of many.

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To rank the effort above the prize may be called love.

Confucius

The poor, by thinking unceasingly of money, reach the point of losing the spiritual advantages of non-possession, thereby sinking as low as the rich.

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A wise man is cured of ambition by ambition itself; his aim is so exalted that riches, office, fortune, and favor cannot satisfy him.

Jean de La Bruyère Les Caractères (1688)

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