“An enemy of true Islam.”

Imam Mohammad Elsadi, who heads the Islamic Call Society in Malta, welcoming the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden whom he believes distorted Islam’s peaceful teachings.

“We don’t really think the figures presented... by the hunters are very credible.”

EU officials reacting to the low figures presented by hunters to the planning authority on birds shot during the spring hunting season.

“I don’t think you need to touch upon this.”

Incoming Syrian Ambassador Hasan Khaddour was not in the mood to discuss the bloody anti-government uprising in his country as he presented his letters of credence to the President.

“I am a pastor. I am a man of God.”

Pastor Gordon-John Manché defending himself against accusations that he tried to cure gays, when he organised an event to present testimonies of homosexuals who repented.

“Call me old-fashioned but I am against sex before marriage.”

Kate Gonzi, the Prime Minister’s wife, on how in her day the run-up to the marriage was considered to be a test of the relationship.

“At last!”

Aaron Vella hailing the news on timesofmalta.com that City Gate has been demolished to make way for Renzo Piano’s entrance to Valletta.