10 Heartfelt Quotes to Craft the Perfect Love Letter
by Lou-Ann Jordan Feb 4, 2025

Valentine’s Day is a long-held tradition that holds a special place in many hearts. Of course, we know love shouldn’t be relegated to a single day. However, the institution of such a day helps to make us more aware of the need to care for our loved ones and fellowmen.
Although several legends surround St. Valentine, each story consistently portrays a person of the Christian faith selflessly assisting others. Apparently, his courageous actions resulted in suffering imprisonment and death. Whether priest or bishop, Valentine’s charitable acts in the third century have traversed time and space, impacting us today. Romantic dinners, flowers, chocolates, and cards are exchanged in observance of the holiday. Yet, it has been said, it all began with a letter—a beautiful note sent from the imprisoned St. Valentine of Terni to his love.
Today, letters are no longer a popular medium of communication; some may even say it’s a thing of the past. Emojis or little gift cards are more in keeping with the times. Still, a handwritten note on beautiful stationery is quite heartwarming. It becomes a treasured keepsake that can be revisited long after the flowers die, the chocolates are eaten, or the fragrance expires.
So, why not take a page from St. Valentine’s book this year? A touching letter or card filled with warm, heartfelt expressions. It will be a lasting gift to your Valentine, whether that be your significant other, children, or yourself. Often, such reminders offer encouragement during challenging times.
If you’ve been convinced but are unsure how to get started, don’t worry, it’s easy. You can begin with a few borrowed words. We’ve got just the perfect ones! Here are 10 quotes that can stir the heart of your Valentine. Use them to craft the perfect love letter.
10 Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Quotes
“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.
“If I have a flower for every time I thought of you…I could walk through my garden forever.” – Alfred Lord Tennyson.
“Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds.” – William Shakespeare.
“Thinking of you keeps me awake. Dreaming of you keeps me asleep. Being with you keeps me alive.” – Unknown.
“So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” – Paulo Coelho.
“Grow old along with me; the best is yet to be.” – Robert Browning.
“If I know what love is, it is because of you.” – Hermann Hesse.
“I’m here. I love you. I don’t care if you need to stay up crying all night long; I will stay with you. There’s nothing you can ever do to lose my love.” – Elizabeth Gilbert.
“There is no remedy for love but to love more.” – Henry David Thoreau.
“Loved you yesterday, love you still, always have, always will.” – Elaine Davis.
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There you have it. 10 quotes that can help you express your love this Valentine’s Day. Now, head to your local stationery store to get the rest of the supplies, and you’re set.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Sources: Good Housekeeping, History and Shutterfly.