I don't think I'll ever act again. I have so many wonderful memories, but those days are over.
Sean ConneryRead
Scotland should be nothing less than equal with all the other nations of the world.
Interpretation
Scotland deserves equal recognition and status amongst all nations.
This quote by Sean Connery emphasizes the desire for Scotland to be acknowledged as an equal player on the global stage. It reflects a deep sense of national pride and advocates for equality, suggesting that every nation, including Scotland, should have the same opportunities and respect as others.
In practice
During a speech about national identity and rights.
I don't think I'll ever act again. I have so many wonderful memories, but those days are over.
But as a Scot with a lifelong love of Scotland and the arts, I believe the opportunity of independence is too good to miss. Simply put there is no more creative an act than creating a new nation.
A man who fears nothing is a man who loves nothing; and if you love nothing, what joy is there in your life?
Don't wait for it to happen, don't even want it to happen - just watch what does happen.
I've always been hopeful about Scotland's prospects. And I now believe more than ever that Scotland is within touching distance of achieving independence and equality.
My boy, we are pilgrims in an unholy land.
The human mind always makes progress, but it is a progress in spirals.
Bigot: One who is obstinately and zealously attached to an opinion that you do not entertain.
What are men? Mortal gods. _x000D_ What are gods? Immortal men.
It is not we who seek the Way, but the Way which seeks us. That is why you are faithful to it, even while you stand waiting, so long as you are prepared, and act the moment you are confronted by its demands.
A person places themselves on a level with the ones they praise.
I had the same sensation as when we watch someone sleep. When asleep we all become children again. Perhaps because in the state of slumber we can do no wrong and are unconscious of life, the greatest criminal and most self- absorbed egotist are holy, by a natural magic, as long as they're sleeping. For me there's no discernible difference between killing a child and killing a sleeping man.
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