Romantic quotes from Shakespeare to pen to your love on Valentine’s Day
Mikala Johnson / Our Today
As Cupid prepares to draw back his bow, many individuals are preparing to pen words to their special love on Valentine’s Day.
If you happen to be one of those individuals but you’re finding it a bit difficult to come up with the right words, no worries, you can always borrow or draw inspiration from a true romantic – William Shakespeare.
Love in Shakespeare’s writing is a recurring theme. The treatment of love in his plays and sonnets is remarkable. Shakespeare mixes courtly love, unrequited love, compassionate love and erotic love with skill and heart.
So, finding a quote to remind your partner of your love for them should be an easy task, once you turn to William Shakespeare for a little motivation.
What does Shakespeare have to say about love? Here are a few romantic quotes from Shakespeare to make your lover’s heart go pitter-patter.
“I do love nothing in the world so well as you – is that not strange?” – Much Ado About Nothing
“Hear my soul speak. Of the very instant that I saw you, did my heart fly at your service.” – The Tempest
“I would not wish any companion in the world but you” – The Tempest
“I know no ways to mince it in love, but directly to say I love you.” – Henry V
“I love you more than words can wield the matter, dearer than eyesight, space and liberty.” – King Lear
“A heaven on earth I have won by wooing thee.” – All’s Well That Ends Well
“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged cupid painted blind.” –A Midsummer’s Nights Dream
“Love comforteth like sunshine after rain.” – Venus and Adonis
“My bounty is as boudless as the sea, my love as deep; the more I give thee the more I have, for both are infinite.” Romeo and Juliet
Happy Valentine’s! We hope you found the one that best represents the love you have for your partner.
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