I'm quite hypercritical of myself. It's a very Scottish thing, always thinking that you've got to be that bit better than everyone else to be good enough. Nicola Sturgeon bitegoodhave Change image and share on social
I have said repeatedly I do want to take longer to eliminate the deficit than the other parties. Because I want to see us have the ability to invest more in our economy, in our public services, and in lifting people out of poverty. Nicola Sturgeon abilitydeficiteconomy share on social
A minority government can't govern without support from other parties. Nicola Sturgeon governgovernmentminority Change image and share on social
If your pal or neighbour is in the SNP, you're more likely to listen to them than if you just turn on the telly and see me or Alex. The growth of membership is building a politically engaged community base that hasn't been there in my lifetime. Nicola Sturgeon alexbasebuild share on social
It's not opinion polls that determine the outcome of elections, it's votes in ballot boxes. Nicola Sturgeon ballotboxdetermine Change image and share on social
I am quite hot-headed; I am quite impulsive. Fortunately, it doesn't last very long. Nicola Sturgeon fortunatelyheadhot Change image and share on social
It would be a very serious mistake for the U.K. to vote to leave the European Union, and I think it would be democratically indefensible for Scotland, if we had voted to stay in, to face the prospect of being taken out. Nicola Sturgeon democraticallyeuropeanface share on social
I've got absolutely no desire or intention of damaging England. Nicola Sturgeon absolutelydamagedesire Change image and share on social
People in Scotland don't take too kindly to being lectured by a Tory Chancellor. Nicola Sturgeon chancellorkindlylecture Change image and share on social
To every woman out there who thinks that they might like to get involved in politics or stand for parliament, I say go for it. If I can do it, so can you. Nicola Sturgeon involveparliamentpolitic Change image and share on social
