It is a war built on lies that has fanned the flames of international terrorism

Dave Mackay was the kind of footballer that legends are built around. He was simply the greatest - tough as teak on the pitch and a real gentleman off it.

For me as leader my time is nearly over but for Scotland the campaign continues and the dream will never die.

The rocks will melt with the sun before tuition fees are introduced in Scotland.

Our internationalism is the driver of our nationalism.

We are Scotland's independence generation. And our time is now

We intend to lead a government of purpose and direction so that we can offer the people of this nation the opportunity to move forward to independence, democracy and equality.

If I've got any small role in this matter, it's to say to Scots Americans: under no circumstances make Donald Trump President of the United States of America.

The only wisdom we can hope to acquireIs the wisdom of humility: humility is endless.

I like to prowl ordinary places.I feel sorry for us all or glad for us allcaught alive togetherand awkward in that way.there's nothing better than the jokeof usthe seriousness of usthe dullness of us

A piece of writing is the product of a series of explosions in the mind.

Dreams can be deceiving, like faces are to hearts.

I'm a real Kentish maid, you know.

I keep a notebook of the things I need to get done in a day, week, month along with my overarching goals. Whenever I have a couple moments on set or on a plane, I work on ticking off my to-do list.

Standing alone,eager to just believe,it's good enough to be what you really are,but in your heart,uncertainty forever lies,and you'll always be,somewhere on the outside.

You need the will to disarm the civilian population. If we can do it in Somalia, we can do it here.

As great enmities spring from great friendships, and mortal distempers from vigorous health, so do the most surprising and the wildest frenzies from the high and lively agitations of our souls.

Speak comfortable words.