You can impress your lover in two ways: write her a verbose love letter in flowery language or use a few short love quotes to win her heart. The former will make you proud of your writing skills. The latter will, however, convey your feelings as effectively.

Charles Dickens was a brilliant storyteller. He authored many masterpieces, such as The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, and the unforgettable David Copperfield. His books still notch the highest rank in popularity charts. Each story has its intrinsic beauty; each tale is woven with ingenuity. If you are a fan of classics, you will enjoy this collection of Charles Dickens quotes.

• A Christmas Carol quotes
• Nicholas Nickleby quotes
• Oliver Twist quotes

The world of literature is teeming with books on action and adventure. Mystery, it seems, never goes out of fashion. But a classic that remains on top of the pile is Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment.

The plot is unique as it focuses, not on the details but on the issue of crime. It is a far cry from contemporary thrillers for its engaging content and "hair raising" suspense. Here are some Crime and Punishment quotes that will remain etched in your memory forever.

Now that Barack Obama has been officially declared US President elect, the whole world now wants to know whether he has any tricks up his sleeve. Is he going to wave his magic wand to remove the hex over US stock markets? Does he have a "Eureka!" plan to resolve the mortgage crisis? While critics and political analysts agree that Obama may be a sensible choice for the post of President in these trying times, he has yet to make his footprint in the White House.

All the best, Mr. Obama! The world is with you! To gain an insight into Obama's viewpoint, read some Barack Obama quotes.