70 thoughtful quotes to tell a loved one how much you care
Thoughtful inspiration from poets, writers and pop culture
Love is easy to feel but harder to describe. How do you put into words how much somebody means to you, or how much they have changed your life? Valentine’s Day is the time to celebrate all things love with love letters, the best romantic-comedies and, of course, delicious Valentine’s Day treats (you can't go far wrong with a posh box of chocolates, after all). Knowing what to write in a Valentine’s Day card can, however, can be more of a challenge. Luckily, the best poets, philosophers, songwriters, comedians and celebrities have had plenty to say about love since the beginning of language. So, we've pulled together the best of the bunch, from the touching and sentimental to the hilarious and clever. These Valentine's Day quotes are perfect for lovers, friends, putting in cards or just reflecting on what love means to you.
Elton John
I hope you don't mind that I put down in words how wonderful life is while you're in the world.
Walter Winchell
Never above you. Never below you. Always beside you.
Saint Augustine
Love is the beauty of the soul.
Reese Witherspoon
There's no bad consequence to loving fully, with all your heart. You always gain by giving love.
Pablo Picasso
Love is the greatest refreshment in life.
Oscar Wilde
Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead.
Loretta Young
Love isn't something you find. Love is something that finds you.
Plato
At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet.
Jo Lightfoot
Valentine's Day is a love-note to the rest of the year. Graciously, it comes at a perfect time to be savored — that period of calm between winter holiday commotion and spring enticements.
Frederick Saunders
My heart to you is given, oh do give yours to me; We’ll lock them up together, and throw away the key.
Aristotle
Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
Paul Valery
Love is being stupid together.
Aberjhani
This fire that we call Loving is too strong for human minds. But just right for human souls.
Robert Browning
Grow old with me! The best is yet to be.
Nicholas Sparks
I want all of you, forever, you and me, every day.
Honore de Balzac
Love is the poetry of the senses.
Franz Schubert
I want you for always … days, years, eternities.
Winnie the Pooh
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.
"Les Misérables"
To love another person is to see the face of God.
"When Harry Met Sally"
When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.
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