Sometimes the maxim “actions speak louder than voice” is true, but it should not always be true. In a relationship, one will need an assurance by word. Saying I love you and expressing how much that person to you is one of the best ways to assure your strong feeling of love. So, on Valentine’s Day, lovers should not forget saying something nice to a person he or she loves.

You might have heard this cliché phrases or used these tried and tested statements:

• You are the love of my life
• You are my only true love
• I cannot live without you

Of course, you might have wanted something different. For instance, a line from the Bible such as “love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not envy, it is not proud...”

If you go for literary pieces, there is this quotable Shakespeare. Listed below are lines from varying literary pieces of Shakespeare:

• Love is not love that alters when alteration finds

• Love looks not with the eyes but with the mind; and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind

• All days are nights to see till I see thee, And nights bright days when dreams do show thee to me

You may also prefer philosopher giants like Socrates, Aristotle and Thoreau. They too are often quoted when they describe the feeling of love.

• The hottest love has the coldest end –Socrates

• Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies –Aristotle

• There is no remedy to love but to love more –Thoreau

Religious icons such as St. Augustine and Mother Teresa also have a lot to say about love.

• Better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all –St. Augustine

• If you judge people, you have no time to love them –Mother Teresa

Love quotes can also be culled from novels, plays and poems like the one from Les Miserables: To love another person is to see the face of God.

Charles Dickens in one of his novels wrote, “Never close your lips to those whom you have opened your heart.” Meanwhile, Charlie Brown wrote, “Nothing takes the taste out of peanut butter quite like unrequited love.” Here are some well-known quotes from writers:

• Love is the true means by which the world is enjoyed: our love to others, and others' love to us.” –Thomas Trahern.

• True love never dies for it is lust that fades away. Love bonds for a lifetime but lust just pushes away." – Alicia Barnhart

• "The Eskimos have 52 words for snow because it is so special to them; there ought to be as many for love!" – Margaret Atwood

• Love reckons hours for months, and days for years; and every little absence is an age.” –John Dryden.

Indeed, these quotes are beautiful to hear on Valentine’s Day. However, lovers should not forget that you could never go wrong with real words coming from the heart.

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Indeed, beaches are one of the most asked for date locations on romantic occasions like Valentine's Day. The excitement is doubled when the folks that will spend a date in the beach are licensed sun-worshippers this is as the mix of balmy weather, pristine beaches, and opulent resorts dashed with all the frills of modern living would certainly make the date profitable. Apart from the forthcoming grand journey to anticipate, beach dates on Valentine's also suit best to those people that are living busy lives and would wish to take a break or for those that are keen on travelling and nature lovers. Setting up a Valentine's Date By The Beach though all beaches guarantee total satisfaction and delight, it should be considered that not all beaches made equal. Before setting up that Valentine's date by the beach, you should become familiar first with the things that might concern you and your scheme : one. Confirm the sort of beach that you and your date desire. It's your call. The most vital thing is that you may enjoy your date by the beach. For romantic aura, you should search for a quiet and spotless beach where you can unwind and will not be ruffled by anything or by anyone. Two. Start looking and researching for that ideal beach spot. Since not every beach is acceptable for everybody who would like to travel, be certain to select the beach that goes with your scheme.

You can select from a wide selection of beaches like private and non-private beaches, wonderful beaches, undressed beaches, rocky beaches, white beaches, black beaches and such like.

Three. Do not forget the beach essentials.

Since beach is all about going into water escapades, it might be best to get ready for swimming and other beach related activities. So, always remember to incorporate a sun block with high SPF on your top concerns. Then, bring a giant and sturdy beach bag enough to contain your flip-flops or thongs, masses of towels, snorkelling gear, thongs, a tacky novel or mags and pair shades. Four. Plan your flights and reservations early. If you're up for a Valentine's date by the beach, it might be best to make all the obligatory preparations like flight bookings and reservations for accommodations the soonest possible time. Since many individuals would need to spend their Valentine's date by the beach, reservations will run out shortly. Five. Plan out your beach Valentine's date well. After poring over the opening plan, searching for the perfect beach for that ultimate beach getaway, it's now appropriate to smooth out everything by doing a little research so you can predict all that you need. It's best to go looking for beach resorts that have Valentine's Day offerings so you will not have to spend too much effort in decorating the locale. There are those that offer repayments on using their facilities while others set up a special menu for couples on Valentine's Day.

The neatest thing that you might do is to select those beach resorts which has existing Valentine's Day offering and add up some spice by customising things using your own ideas.

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Planning a holiday as a Valentine’s Day gift is an excellent gift idea for couples who have been dating for awhile and are looking for a really fun and unique gift. Whether you plan a weeklong holiday in an exotic location or a weekend getaway near your home, you and your date can have a great time as long as you do a little advanced planning to make sure the whole trip runs smoothly. This article will provide information for those who want to plan a Valentine’s Day holiday but are just not sure exactly how to go about planning this type of trip.

The first thing to consider is the relationship and whether or not your partner will view a holiday as an appropriate Valentine’s Day gift. This is important for a number of reasons. First of all even a short weekend getaway is likely to be significantly more expensive than typically Valentine’s Day gifts such as flowers and candy. If you and your partner have not been dating for long, your partner may feel as though this type of gift is a little too much.

Another thing you should carefully consider is whether or not your partner will be comfortable travelling with you. If you have taken trips together before it should be no problem but if you have not and you have not discussed the possibility of holidaying together you and your partner may not be on the same page with the subject. For example you might assume it will be acceptable for you and your partner to share a room on the holiday but your partner may assume there will be separate accommodations. To be safe you should discuss this issue with your partner before planning the trip. It will ruin some of the element of surprise but it will also help to avoid a potentially awkward and uncomfortable situation.

Work schedules should also be carefully considered when planning a Valentine’s Day holiday. You may have a great deal of holiday time to use and may be able to do so at short notice but your partner may not have the same luxury. If your partners schedule is variable or you do not know about the holiday policy at your partner’s place of employment it might be best to verify the potential dates with your partner before making any solid plans. You can either choose to include your partner in the holiday planning or you can just discuss the dates with your partner ahead of time and keep the rest of the plans a surprise.

The holiday destination should also be carefully considered when planning a Valentine’s Day holiday. Presumably you are planning the holiday as a gift for your partner. Therefore the location you choose should be a location your partner will really enjoy. For example, a holiday on an exotic beach might sound great to you but if your partner does not like the ocean or the beach, it might be a good idea to choose another type of location. Likewise you may think a week in a rustic cabin in the woods is incredibly romantic but if your partner is not used to this type of travel and is not the type to enjoy outdoor experiences it might not be an enjoyable trip for your partner.

Finally, when planning a Valentine’s Day holiday you should give some careful consideration to the budget for the trip. The budget should depend on both your financial resources as well as the depth of the relationship. You may be very wealthy and have a great deal of money to spend on your partner but unless it is a rather solid relationship this type of extravagant gift might not be appropriate. Conversely you may have a very small budget and want to do something really nice for your partner on Valentine’s Day. In this case you can search for affordable weekend getaways which will be really special without causing you to go well over your budget for Valentine’s Day.

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Ingredients:

    * 1 (10 oz.) can refrigerated pizza crust
    * 4 teaspoons butter, divided
    * 1/2 red pepper, thinly sliced
    * 1 leek, cut into 1-inch strips
    * 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half, cut into small cubes
    * 1/4 cup pesto
    * artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped, to taste
    * 4 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded
    * 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
    * 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425°F. Unroll refrigerated pizza dough into rectangle or square shape. Create a heart shape template out of paper towels or cardboard. Place template on dough and cut around heart shape using scissors. Place heart-shaped dough on greased cookie sheet and follow instructions on dough can for prebaking pizza crust. Set crust aside.

Saute red pepper and leeks in half of the butter until almost tender. Remove from skillet. Add chicken and other half of the butter to skillet and cook until chicken is done and lightly browned.

Spread pesto over prebaked pizza crust. Top with sautéed leeks, red peppers, and chicken. Add artichoke hearts. Top with cheeses and bake at 425°F. for 7 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with oregano.

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Ingredients:

    * 1 package (1/4 ounce size) unflavoured gelatine
    * 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
    * 1/8 teaspoon salt
    * 2 eggs, separated
    * 1 1/4 cup milk
    * 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
    * 3 drops red food coloring
    * 1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Directions:

In a medium saucepan (off the stove), combine gelatine, 1/4 cup sugar and salt; mix well and reserve.

In a medium bowl, beat together egg yolks and milk; add to gelatine mixture. Cook gelatine and egg mixture in saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until the gelatine dissolves and mixture thickens slightly - about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add peppermint extract. Add food colouring and mix. Chill in refrigerator until mixture is slightly thicker than the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.

In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Gradually add remaining sugar and beat until very stiff, then fold into gelatine mixture; fold in whipped cream. Turn into a 5-cup heart-shaped mould; chill until firm.

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