Home / News / NBC’s Christmas Gift: aphorism by Manwel Dimech Back to News NBC’s Christmas Gift: aphorism by Manwel Dimech Initiatives • News • Publications 25th December, 2019 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Like every year, the National Book Council prepared a small gift for everyone on Christmas day. This year it was decided to publish an aphorism written by Manwel Dimech, who was born on 25 December 1860. We thought it would be very good timing to remember the man who struggled with all this heart for the Maltese people to be independent, first and foremost intellectually. In this phase of political turmoil, which is outrageous for Malta and its leaders, the cry of the Maltese people makes Dimech’s voice as alive and apt as ever. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] SHARE POST Related Articles Booker Prize winner Samantha Harvey heads to Malta Book Festival News 2nd September, 2025 Read More The Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 Opens for Submissions in Maltese and English News 1st September, 2025 Read More Shortlist For The 2025 National Book Prize Announced News 26th August, 2025 Read More What Makes a Great Short Story? News 18th August, 2025 Read More ANNOUNCING THE NBC’S SHORT STORY WORKSHOP TOUR (AUG-OCT 2025) News 5th August, 2025 Read More The National Book Council launches Five-Year Strategy 2025–2030 News 5th August, 2025 Read More Sandra Hili Vassallo Appointed Executive Director of the National Book Council News 22nd July, 2025 Read More The results of the Malta Book Fund 2025 are out News 15th July, 2025 Read More The 42nd PLR Payment Is Out Public Lending Rights 9th July, 2025 Read More Acclaimed US editor Ann VanderMeer to deliver workshop at the Malta Book Festival ‘25 Festivals 8th July, 2025 Read More view all similar news
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