Valentine's Day 2024: On February 14, the world observes the culmination of Valentine's Week, dedicating this day to the celebration of love and the bonds between partners.
Originating as a Christian feast honouring the martyr Saint Valentine of Rome, who ministered to persecuted Christians under the Roman Empire, Valentine's Day evolved over the centuries. In the 14th and 15th centuries, it became intertwined with the concept of romantic love, following the rise of courtly love.
Notably, it is recognised in certain religious traditions such as the Anglican Communion and the Lutheran Church, with variations in the Eastern Orthodox Church to honour different saints named Valentine.
Transforming into a cultural celebration of love and romance over time, Valentine's Day is marked by the exchange of flowers, gifts, and cards. Symbols such as hearts, doves, and Cupid have come to represent the essence of this day. It is an occasion to express affection and appreciation for special individuals in one's life.
Celebrate this Valentine's Day by embracing these love quotes:
Love Quotes for Valentine's Day:
1. "I wasn’t expecting you. I didn’t think that we would end up together. The single most extraordinary thing I’ve ever done with my life is fall in love with you. I’ve never been seen so completely, loved so passionately and protected so fiercely." —This Is Us
2. "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
3. "When I see your face, there’s not a thing that I would change, ’cause you’re amazing – just the way you are." – Bruno Mars
4. "Because of you, I can feel myself slowly, but surely, becoming the me I have always dreamed of being." – Tyler Knott Gregson
5. "We loved with a love that was more than love." — Edgar Allan Poe
6. "True love is rare, and it's the only thing that gives life real meaning." ―Nicholas Sparks
7. "I saw that you were perfect, and so I loved you. Then I saw that you were not perfect and I loved you even more." – Angelita Lim
8. "I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine." – Song of Solomon 6:3
9. "And in her smile, I see something more beautiful than the stars." — Across the Universe
10. "The real lover is the man who can thrill you by kissing your forehead or smiling into your eyes or just staring into space." – Marilyn Monroe