“Thank you for making me feel so old.”
Queen Elizabeth II responding to a toast by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the CHOGM dinner.
“Mankind is its own worst enemy.”
French President François Hollande, in Malta for the CHOGM, on the way humans were treating the planet with terrorist attacks and climate change.
“She should have looked impeccable but she wasn’t.”
Stylist Marisa Grima criticising the pea green, unflattering outfit President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca wore to greet the Queen.
“The country’s school system caters for the middle class.”
Education Minister Evarist Bartolo on the importance of rethinking the education system as young people were being pushed away and losing the will to live a successful life.
“My outburst stemmed from my character... I bear no grudges.”
Labour MP Joe Debono Grech, renowned for his fiery temper, apologising to Marlene Farrugia, who resigned from Labour’s parliamentary group to become an independent MP.
“If I lash out with my tongue, I have to expect retaliation.”
Civil Rights Minister Helena Dalli’s controversial comments, which sparked the ire of MP Marlene Farrugia, who called for her resignation for attempting to justify violence against women.
“He was one of the funniest people I have ever met.”
A childhood friend describing Matthew Demicoli, 17, who died of natural causes while on his way to Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary School.