Just like Cupid’s arrow, the right Happy Valentine’s Day quotes and puns go straight to the heart of your loved ones. They’re a charming way to express your love and appreciation—or to make that special someone laugh.
So, if you’re looking for the perfect words to wow your sweetheart this V-Day, check out our list of meaningful Valentine’s Day puns and phrases below. With quotes for every type of recipient, we’ll help you spread a little love and joy this February 14th.
Perfect Valentine’s Day Quotes and Puns
Romantic Valentine’s Day Quotes for Her
For your wife, girlfriend, or crush, here’s a selection of romantic Valentine’s Day quotes that are sure to make her swoon.
“You have bewitched me, body and soul.” — Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice
“Everything is clearer when you’re in love.” — John Lennon
“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
“She wore flowers in her hair and carried magic secrets in her eyes.” — Arundhati Roy
“Women are meant to be loved.” — Oscar Wilde
“I fell in love with her courage, her sincerity, and her flaming self respect.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald
“To love at all is to be vulnerable.” — C.S. Lewis
“A man is already half in love with any woman who listens to him.” — Brendan Francis
“To me, you are perfect.” — Love Actually
“Do I love you? My god, if your love were a grain of sand, mine would be a universe of beaches.” — The Princess Bride
“I want all of you, forever, you and me, every day.” — Nicholas Sparks
Charismatic Valentine’s Day Quotes for Him
Show your love and admiration for a husband, boyfriend, or crush. Treat the man in your life to one of these charismatic Valentine’s quotes.
“Loved you yesterday, love you still, always have, always will.” — Elaine Davis
“All my life, my heart has yearned for a thing I cannot name.” — Andre Breton
“As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.” — John Green
“I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.” — Elizabeth Barrett Browning
“I would rather spend one lifetime with you, than face all the ages of this world alone.” — J.R.R. Tolkien
“When reality is finally better than your dreams.” — Dr. Seuss
“I’m just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” — Notting Hill
“You're my lobster” — Friends
“He’s more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” — Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights
“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
Funny Valentine’s Day Puns to Make Her Laugh
If humor is the secret sauce of your relationship, make her laugh with Valentine’s puns this February 14th.
Will you brie mine?
You’ve stolen a pizza my heart.
Words can’t espresso how much I love you.
I wheel-y like you.
I love you berry much.
I donut know what I’d do without you.
I ruff you!
Owl always love you.
You’re paws-itively wonderful!
You are tea-riffic!
I love you meow and forever
You’re purr-fect.
You’re the Queen of my heart.
Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Quotes for Friends and Family
This day of love is a chance to show your deep affection for those who are by your side, every day. So, celebrate your besties on Galentines, show your love and appreciation for family members, and tell mom and dad just what their love and support means.
Here are some touching, relatable, but totally heartwarming Valentine’s Day quotes for family and friends.
“If I know what love is, it is because of you.” — Hermann Hesse
“One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: that word is love.” — Sophocles
“Love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it.” — Nicholas Sparks
“A true friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have.” — Irish Proverb
“What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.” — Aristotle
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” — Lucille Ball
“They invented hugs to let people know you love them without saying anything.” — Bil Keane
“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” — Linda Grayson
Clever Valentine’s Day Quotes for Coworkers
These professional yet playful Valentine’s Day quotes for coworkers strike the right balance between friendly and fun. And they’re perfect for showing your appreciation for the amazing people you spend your 9 to 5 with.
“All you need is love. But some flowers now and then doesn’t hurt.” — Lovingly
“Never above you. Never below you. Always beside you.” — Walter Winchell
“A workplace with coworkers like you feels more like a family. Wishing you lots of joy and love this Valentine’s Day.”
“Where there is love there is life.” — Mahatma Gandhi
“Today is Valentine's Day — or, as men like to call it, Extortion Day!” — Jay Leno
“We don’t ask a flower any special reason for its existence. We just look at it and are able to accept it as being something different.” — Gwendolyn Brooks
“Oh, here's an idea: Let's make pictures of our internal organs and give them to other people we love on Valentine's Day. That's not weird at all." — Jimmy Fallon
“Roses are red, violets are blue, work would be boring without coworkers like you!”
Unique Valentine’s Day Quotes for Any Relationship
Valentine’s Day is a chance to celebrate all the relationships in your life—romantic, platonic, and those that are…well, a little more complicated than you might like. For situationships, almost-ships, and everything in between, take a look at these thoughtful Valentine’s Day quotes for complicated relationships.
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is to love and be loved in return.” — Natalie Cole
“Flowers don’t tell; they show.” — Stephanie Skeem
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” — Audrey Hepburn
“We’re all a little weird, and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.” — Dr. Seuss
“There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.” — Friedrich Nietzsche
“Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
“Love is the greatest refreshment in life.” — Pablo Picasso
“Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” — Alfred Lord Tennyson
“The course of true love never did run smooth.” — William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream
Creative Ways to Share Valentine’s Day Puns and Quotes
So you’ve chosen a romantic quote or a funny Valentine’s pun perfectly suited to your loved one. But what are the best ways to share that message of affection? Here are a few sweet ideas, sure to fill their hearts.
- Write a card or text message. Make your chosen Valentine’s Day quote the focus of your Valentine’s Day card message. Or, go down the digital route and send a quote or pun via text message.
- Create a playlist. Set the mood for love by sharing a romantic Valentine’s Day playlist. You can use your chosen quote as the playlist title or description.
- Write it on a sticky note. Surprise your Valentine with a thoughtful Valentine’s Day quote. Put cute sticky notes in their lunch box, in their bag, or on the bathroom mirror to create a warm and fuzzy moment in their day.
- Put your Valentine’s quote on a DIY gift. A cup for their coffee, a pillow to cuddle when they don’t have you near, wall art they get to enjoy every day… why not adorn a DIY gift with your favorite Valentine’s Day quote to show your Valentine just how much you care?
- Add a personal message to a bouquet of flowers. A bunch of flowers is the classic Valentine’s gift. If you’re sending beautiful red roses or a Valentine's Day plant to your Valentine this year, add a personal message with a heartfelt Valentine’s quote.
Say it Lovingly With Valentine’s Day Flowers
Why not share your favorite Valentine’s sayings, quotes, and puns with loved ones this year? A few heartfelt words can make Valentine’s Day extra special. Whether you’re planning to treat a loved one to a special Valentine’s gift—or plan to treat yourself—take a look at the beautiful plants, flowers, and gifts we have in store.
