Nicola Sturgeon : (11) " An independent Scotland – like all countries – will face challenges, and we will have our ups and downs. But the decisions about how we use our wealth will be ours. " - Nicola Sturgeon " The fact that healthier lifestyles and advances in medicine mean that we are living longer is actually something to be celebrated. " - Nicola Sturgeon " Maybe its time for politicians to fight back a little bit in terms of this notion that politicians are all in it for themselves, we’re all the same, we’re not driven by sincere motives. Because the fact of the matter is the vast majority are. " - Nicola Sturgeon " I’ll be arguing for Scotland to vote to stay in the E.U. " - Nicola Sturgeon " I am privileged to count many Muslims among my friends – some are amongst my closest friends. " - Nicola Sturgeon " This government and the party that I lead will continue to argue an alternative to the Tory-Labour austerity. " - Nicola Sturgeon " There can be no greater privilege in life than to be chosen to lead your country. " - Nicola Sturgeon " I was studious and bookish. Not just as a child but also as a teenager. I took myself too seriously. " - Nicola Sturgeon " People don’t want to go back to the days, pre-referendum, when the Westminster establishment sidelined and ignored Scotland. They want Scotland’s voice to be heard. " - Nicola Sturgeon " I love talking to the public, I love hearing what people have got to say. " - Nicola Sturgeon