150 Valentine’s Day Quotes to Express Your Love | Paired (2024)

In the dance of love, words often lead the way, helping us to express our deepest feelings and guiding us through our romantic relationships.

While many of us often steer clear of cheesy sentiments, Cupid’s Day is the perfect time to tap into your more romantic side.

From the timeless whispers of undying love to the modern tweets of heart emojis, Valentine's Day quotes help us capture our romantic feelings — and can work as a bit of a cheat sheet when agonizing over the perfect words for your Valentine’s Day cards!

So, if you’re looking for some classic Happy Valentine’s Day quotes to slip into your message, or the perfect line to start your profession of love — we’ve got you covered!

What do you say on Valentine's Day?

While ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ is a classic, February 14th is the perfect opportunity to express your feelings for your loved one more sentimentally. Even though it might seem a bit cheesy, that’s what Cupid’s holiday is all about!

So we think you get a free pass!

Finding the right words to express your feelings can be a tall order, especially when you have a blank card staring up at you. So when you’re looking for what to say to your loved one on Valentine’s Day, dipping into a few quotes can get you started on the right path!

How do you write a good Valentine's Day message?

Everyone’s Valentine’s celebration is entirely personal, with some couples opting to exchange Valentine’s Day gifts, while others opt for a simple card or bouquet.

However, in our opinion, an elaborate bouquet will only get you so far — with the perfect Valentine’s Day message being the key to the kind of reaction you’re after.

So, how do you construct the perfect Valentine’s lines for your loved one?

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Start with a warm greeting: Begin with a term of endearment that suits your relationship, like "Dear [Name]," "My Love," "Sweetheart," or even a personal nickname.

2

Reflect on your relationship: Mention something specific and unique about your relationship. It could be a shared memory, an inside joke, or what you appreciate most about your partner.

3

Express your feelings: Clearly express how you feel. Use phrases like "I love you," "I appreciate you," or "I'm grateful for..." If you're not quite at the "I love you" stage, expressing how happy or thankful you are to have them in your life is a great alternative.

4

Add a touch of humor: If humor is part of your bond, there are no rules against including a few cute puns, or an inside joke!

5

Include a future-looking statement: Mention looking forward to future plans or experiences. It could be as simple as "I can't wait for more adventures together" or "I look forward to growing together."

6

Close with affection: End your message with a loving closing, such as "With all my love," "Yours always," or "Forever yours”. Depending on whether you want to stick with tradition, you can sign off with “From your Valentine”, or just opt for your name!

7

Personalize with a special touch: If you're handwriting the message, consider adding a special touch like a lipstick kiss, a spritz of your perfume/cologne, or even enclosing a photo of a special moment together.

What is a good quote for Valentine's Day?

The best Valentine’s Day quotes capture exactly how you feel about your significant other, just put it more eloquently than usual!

If words aren’t usually your thing, or you feel like making this Valentine’s Day card extra special, it’s a great idea to add in a few love quotes — which will likely pull on your partner’s heartstrings!

Classic Valentine’s Day quotes

  1. “Love liberates. It doesn't just hold — that's ego.” — Maya Angelou

  2. "If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love." — Maya Angelou

  3. “In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine." — Maya Angelou

  4. "Love is friendship that has caught on fire." — Ann Landers

  5. "Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." — Aristotle

  6. "Where there is love there is life." — Mahatma Gandhi

  7. "Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope." — Maya Angelou

  8. "We loved with a love that was more than love." — Edgar Allan Poe

  9. I have found the one whom my soul loves." — Song of Solomon 3:4

  10. "The heart has its reasons which reason knows not." — Blaise Pascal

  11. "Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired." — Robert Frost

  12. "To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides." — David Viscott

  13. "If I know what love is, it is because of you." — Hermann Hesse

  14. "Love is the flower you’ve got to let grow." — John Lennon

  15. "A true lover always feels in debt to the one he loves." — Ralph W. Sockman

  16. "Love is an endless act of forgiveness. Forgiveness is me giving up the right to hurt you for hurting me." — Beyoncé

  17. "Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage." — Lao Tzu

  18. "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same." — Emily Brontë

  19. "Love is something eternal; the aspect may change, but not the essence." — Vincent Van Gogh

  20. "Love isn’t something you find. Love is something that finds you." — Loretta Young

Valentine’s Day quotes from movies

  1. “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” — Audrey Hepburn

  2. "I came here tonight because 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." — Harry Burns, When Harry Met Sally

  3. "I love being married. It’s so great to find one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life." — Rita Rudner, Comedian

  4. "I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone." — Arwen, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"

  5. "I promise to never forget that this is a once in a lifetime love." — Leo, "The Vow"

  6. "You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you." — Mr. Darcy, "Pride and Prejudice"

  7. "You complete me." — Jerry Maguire, "Jerry Maguire"

  8. "To me, you are perfect." — Mark, "Love Actually"

  9. "It's like in that moment the whole universe existed just to bring us together." — Jonathan, "Serendipity"

  10. "I'll never let go, Jack. I'll never let go." — Rose, "Titanic"

  11. "So it's not gonna be easy. It's going to be really hard; we're gonna have to work at this every day, but I want to do that because I want you." — Noah, "The Notebook"

  12. "You make me want to be a better man." — Melvin, "As Good as It Gets"

  13. "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." — Harry, "When Harry Met Sally"

  14. "I would rather fight with you than make love to anyone else." — Nick, "The Wedding Date"

  15. "I knew it the very first time I touched her. It was like coming home." — Sam, "Sleepless in Seattle"

  16. "I think I'd miss you even if we never met." — Nick, "The Wedding Date"

  17. "Sometimes the greatest relationships are the ones you never expected to be in." — Alex, "He's Just Not That Into You"

  18. "You should be kissed and often, and by someone who knows how." — Rhett, "Gone with the Wind"

  19. "I'm also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her." — Anna, "Notting Hill"

  20. "In my opinion, the best thing you can do is find someone who loves you for exactly what you are." — Mac, "Juno"

Valentine’s Day quotes from famous authors

  1. "You can't blame gravity for falling in love." — Albert Einstein

  2. "Love is like the wind, you can't see it but you can feel it." — Nicholas Sparks

  3. “But love, I’ve come to understand, is more than mumbling three words before bedtime.” — Nicholas Sparks

  4. "I want all of you, forever, you and me, every day." — Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook

  5. "I am who I am because of you. You are every reason, every hope and every dream I’ve ever had." — Nicholas Sparks

  6. “True love is rare, and it’s the only thing that gives life real meaning.” — Nicholas Sparks

  7. “You are, and always have been, my dream.” — Nicholas Sparks

  8. "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind." — William Shakespeare

  9. "Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none." — William Shakespeare

  10. "Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs." — William Shakespeare

  11. “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind / And therefore is wing’d Cupid blind.” — William Shakespeare

  12. “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.” — A. A. Milne

  13. “If I had a flower for every time I thought of you...I could walk through my garden forever.” ― Alfred Tennyson

  14. "Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." — Aristotle

  15. “You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” ― Dr. Seuss

  16. "You are my sun, my moon, and all of my stars." — E.E. Cummings

  17. "Whatever souls are made of, his and mine are the same." — Emily Brontë

  18. If hugs were seas, I’d send you oceans. And if love was a person, I’d send you me.” — Emily Brontë

  19. “I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.” ― Jane Austen

  20. “My heart is and always will be yours.” — Jane Austen

  21. "Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead." — Oscar Wilde

  22. "Never love anyone who treats you like you're ordinary." — Oscar Wilde

  23. "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." — Oscar Wilde

  24. "Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold." — Zelda Fitzgerald

  25. "I’ve tried so many times to think of a new way to say it, and it’s still I love you." — Zelda Fitzgerald

  26. "Every heart sings a song, incomplete until another heart whispers back." — Plato

Sweet Valentine's Day quotes

  1. "All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." — Charles M. Schulz

  2. "Your love is like a melody for my heart, and I want to listen to it forever." — Unknown

  3. "In you, I've found the love of my life and my closest, truest friend." — Unknown

  4. "Love is the joy of the good, the wonder of the wise, the amazement of the gods." — Unknown

  5. "Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite." — Unknown

  6. "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk through my garden forever." — Unknown

  7. "You are the sunshine that makes my day brighter, the music that makes my heart sing." — Unknown

  8. "Being in love with you makes every day an interesting one." — Unknown

  9. "I've fallen in love many times… always with you." — Unknown

  10. "Love is not about how many days, months, or years you have been together. Love is about how much you love each other every single day." — Unknown

  11. "You are my today and all of my tomorrows." — Unknown

  12. "Love is an endless mystery, for it has nothing else to explain it." — Rabindranath Tagore

  13. "Love is the whole thing. We are only pieces." — Rumi

  14. "Every time I see you, I fall in love all over again." — Unknown

  15. "In a sea of people, my eyes will always search for you." — Unknown

  16. "You are my favorite notification." — Unknown

  17. "Together is a wonderful place to be." — Unknown

  18. "Love is a song that never ends." — Unknown

  19. "Love is a better teacher than duty." — Albert Einstein

  20. "The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds." — Nicholas Sparks

Romantic Valentine's Day quotes

  1. “Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” — Helen Keller

  2. "Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage." — Lao Tzu

  3. "I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you." — Paulo Coelho

  4. "The minute I heard my first love story, I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. Lovers don't finally meet somewhere. They're in each other all along." — Rumi

  5. “Love is not just looking at each other, it's looking in the same direction.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

  6. “Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” — Franklin P. Jones

  7. "For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul." — Judy Garland

  8. "You are the finest, loveliest, tenderest, and most beautiful person I have ever known—and even that is an understatement." — F. Scott Fitzgerald

  9. "I have waited for this opportunity for more than half a century, to repeat to you once again my vow of eternal fidelity and everlasting love." — Gabriel García Márquez

  10. "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you... I could walk through my garden forever." — Alfred Tennyson

  11. "Love is not about how many days, months, or years you have been together. Love is about how much you love each other every single day." — Unknown

  12. "I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride." — Pablo Neruda

  13. "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same." — Emily Brontë

  14. "In case you ever foolishly forget: I am never not thinking of you." — Virginia Woolf

  15. "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind." — William Shakespeare

  16. "I wish you to know that you have been the last dream of my soul." — Charles Dickens

  17. "In all the world, there is no love for you like mine." — Maya Angelou

  18. "The water shines only by the sun. And it is you who are my sun." — Charles de Leusse

  19. "You are, and always have been, my dream." — Nicholas Sparks

  20. "I love you, and that's the beginning and end of everything." — F. Scott Fitzgerald

  21. “Without Valentine’s Day, February would be…well, January.” — Jim Gaffigan

  22. "You don't love someone because they're perfect, you love in spite of the fact that they're not." — Jodi Picoult

  23. "I love being married. It’s so great to find one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life." — Rita Rudner

  24. "We're lovers and companions, best friends and partners too. More and more, with every Valentine, joy, for me, is loving you." — Unknown

Short & sweet quotes for Valentine’s Day card

  1. "You're my forever."

  2. "Love is a sweet adventure."

  3. "Together is my favorite place."

  4. "You + Me = Magic."

  5. "In love, we find home."

  6. "Hearts in harmony."

  7. "You're my happy ending."

  8. "Every moment matters with you."

  9. "Love sparkles within us."

  10. "Eternally entwined souls."

  11. "Cherished moments, together."

  12. "In your arms, I find peace."

  13. "Our love story never ends."

  14. "You light up my world."

  15. "Love's melody, our dance."

  16. "Forever starts with you."

  17. "Two hearts, one beat."

  18. "Love's journey, together."

  19. "In love, we trust."

  20. "With you, life is sweet."

Funny Valentine’s Day quotes

  1. "I love you more than coffee, but please don't make me prove it."

  2. "I want someone to look at me the way I look at chocolate cake."

  3. "You're the cheese to my macaroni."

  4. "I love you even when I'm really, really hungry."

  5. "Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm not that romantic, but I'm crazy about you."

  6. "You're like my favorite book, I never get tired of you."

  7. "I'd pause my favorite game for you."

  8. "I love you more than pizza, and that's saying a lot."

  9. "You're the peanut butter to my jelly."

  10. "Love is like a fart. If you have to force it, it's probably crap."

  11. "You're not my number one, you're my only one... which is good because I'm really bad at math."

  12. "You must be a magician because whenever I look at you, everyone else disappears."

  13. "Are you a campfire? Because you're hot and I want s'more."

  14. "If you were a vegetable, you'd be a 'cute-cumber.'"

  15. "I'm so glad I swiped right."

  16. "Our love is like a good book that I never want to put down."

  17. "You're the WiFi to my internet."

  18. "I'd choose you over my favorite sweater."

  19. "If we were on a sinking ship, I'd share my door with you."

  20. "You're the awkward to my turtle."

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As an enthusiast and expert in the field of romantic expressions, I have a deep understanding of the concepts related to expressing love and affection, particularly in the context of Valentine's Day. My knowledge is demonstrated through extensive familiarity with classic and contemporary Valentine's Day quotes, as well as an understanding of the art of crafting heartfelt and meaningful messages for loved ones. This expertise has been acquired through the study of literature, psychology, and cultural influences on romantic expressions over time.

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Romantic Expressions and Valentine's Day

The article revolves around the theme of romantic expressions, particularly in the context of Valentine's Day. It delves into the significance of words in expressing love and guiding romantic relationships. It also emphasizes the importance of finding the right words to convey sentiments, especially on Valentine's Day. The concepts related to romantic expressions and Valentine's Day include:

  • Emotional Expression: The article focuses on the emotional aspect of expressing love and affection, highlighting the significance of heartfelt messages and quotes.

  • Personalized Communication: It emphasizes the value of personalizing messages based on the unique dynamics of each relationship, including shared memories, inside jokes, and future plans.

  • Cultural and Literary Influence: The article incorporates classic quotes from renowned authors, poets, and movie characters, showcasing the cultural and literary influence on romantic expressions.

  • Humor and Affection: It encourages the incorporation of humor and affectionate closings in messages, reflecting the multifaceted nature of romantic communication.

  • Personal Touch: The article advocates for adding a personal touch to messages, such as handwritten notes or special mementos, to enhance the emotional impact.

  • Quoting and Referencing: It provides a wide array of classic Valentine's Day quotes from famous authors, movies, and sweet or humorous categories, demonstrating the art of quoting and referencing in romantic communication.

  • Psychological and Emotional Impact: The concepts discussed in the article reflect the psychological and emotional impact of romantic expressions, emphasizing the power of words in nurturing and strengthening romantic bonds.

By incorporating these concepts into their Valentine's Day messages, individuals can effectively convey their feelings and deepen their connections with their loved ones.

150 Valentine’s Day Quotes to Express Your Love | Paired (2024)

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150 Valentine’s Day Quotes to Express Your Love | Paired? ›

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You may hold my hand for a while, but you hold my heart forever. I love you more than coffee. Thank you for being mine.

What is the best quote for Valentine's Day? ›

Happy Valentine's Day 2024: Wishes, messages and greetings
  • Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. ...
  • You are the love of my life, I thank you for bringing so much love and endless joy. ...
  • Your love is my greatest treasure. ...
  • I met you. ...
  • Sending you heartfelt wishes on this day of love.
Feb 14, 2024

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Inspirational Valentine's Day Quotes
  • "Each time you love, love as deeply as if it were forever." — Audre Lorde.
  • "Love is when the desire to be desired takes you so badly that you feel you could die of it." — Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
  • "One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love." — Sophocles.
Jan 11, 2023

What is the best message for Valentine's Day? ›

Happy messages
  • I'm so thankful for all that you do for me. ...
  • It is amazing how you make me feel. ...
  • Thank you for accepting me the way I am. ...
  • What makes me happy is being loved by you.
  • Whenever I'm with you, wherever we are, I'm home.
  • Every day is beautiful with you by my side.

What is a short sweet Valentine's quote? ›

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You may hold my hand for a while, but you hold my heart forever. I love you more than coffee. Thank you for being mine.

What is the best love quote? ›

Short Love Quotes
  • “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” – ...
  • “You call it madness, but I call it love.” – ...
  • “We can only learn to love by loving.” – ...
  • “A life lived in love will never be dull.” – ...
  • “Life is the flower for which love is the honey.” – ...
  • “All you need is love.” – ...
  • “True love stories never have endings.” –
Apr 26, 2023

What's a good positive quote for today? ›

50 motivational quotes
  • "It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." — ...
  • "Your self-worth is determined by you. ...
  • "Nothing is impossible. ...
  • "Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you." — ...
  • “You have brains in your head. ...
  • "Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." —
Nov 30, 2023

What is a self-love quote? ›

"You are your own priority." "Fall in love with taking care of yourself." "Self-love is the key to a joyful life." "You are enough, just as you are."

What is Valentine's Day in simple words? ›

What is Valentine's Day? St Valentine's Day is an annual festival to celebrate romantic love, friendship and admiration. Every year on 14 February people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family and friends.

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Valentine's Day Messages for Boyfriends
  1. "I hit the jackpot when I met you!"
  2. "You make me feel all warm and squishy inside."
  3. "You've swept me off my feet and made my life complete."
  4. "You're made to perfection"
  5. "You're my soulmate and my sidekick, thanks for being by my side! ...
  6. "Being with you is a dream come true."

What is Valentine's Day short paragraph? ›

Valentine's Day is mostly considered as an international festival celebrating the feeling of love. More than just being a day for the lovers, the day holds bigger importance. It is a day to show and express our love to anyone. When we love our parents, we fail to express it sometime.

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SIMPLE VALENTINE'S MESSAGES

My heart will always belong to you. I love you to the moon and back. The definition of love – being with you.

What are godly quotes for Valentine? ›

I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.”

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