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Meaning
The speaker is saying that his personal role is ending, but the political cause he supports will keep going. He frames the campaign as larger than himself and expresses confidence that its goal will endure. The last phrase adds a sense of lasting hope and commitment.
When It Was Said
2012
Who It Was Said To
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Historical Context
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Source
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Listed on Alex Salmond's Wikiquote page without a cited source, so it is attributed but not independently sourced there.
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About Alex Salmond
Scottish politician and economist
Alex Salmond was a Scottish politician and economist. He served as First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014 and was a prominent figure in the Scottish nationalist movement. He led the Scottish National Party twice, from 1990 to 2000 and again from 2004 to 2014. Later, he became leader of the Alba Party in 2021 and held that post until his death in 2024.
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