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Meaning
The quote suggests that people may be comfortable expressing themselves, but still hesitate to trust their own abilities. It contrasts outward confidence in speech with a shortage of inner confidence. The line frames self-belief as something that can lag behind self-expression.
When It Was Said
2007
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 rather than firmly sourced.
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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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