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Shakespeare & Beyond

“I do love nothing in the world so well as you”: 6 Shakespeare quotes for Valentine’s Day

Looking for a way to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day? Say it with Shakespeare! We’ve got six new Shakespearean Valentines for you to send to that special someone.

As our columnist Austin Tichenor has written, Shakespeare frequently seems ambivalent about love. But when it comes to elegant, romantic simplicity, it’s hard to beat a line like “I would not wish any companion in the world but you” (The Tempest). What’s your favorite Shakespeare quote about love? Tell us in the comments!

But wait! There’s more!

Valentines designed by Andrea LeHeup, Soleil NYC. 

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