I am not an Englishman, I was never an Englishman, and I don't ever want to be one. I am a Scotsman! I was a Scotsman and I will always be one.

A man who fears nothing is a man who loves nothing; and if you love nothing, what joy is there in your life?

Everything I have done or attempted to do for Scotland has always been for her benefit, never my own and I defy anyone to prove otherwise.

I am not a politician and I have no intention of being one.

I don't think I'll ever act again.

I can't afford to slow down, but I suppose it really depends. As long as there's enough enthusiasm, then one wants to continue.

When he reached the New World, Cortés burned his ships. As a result his crew was well-motivated.