Although Valentine’s Day is often dedicated to romance, it is also a time associated with love for one another. While having a significant other is great, having a solid group of friends is something that never goes out of style.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, here are some messages and quotes from Brainy Quote and The Random Vibez that you can send to your friends.

Quotes

  • “Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone - we find it with another.” — Thomas Merton
  • “If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love.” — Maya Angelou
  • “A friendship like love is warm; A love like friendship, steady.” — Thomas Moore
  • “A heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others.” — Frank Morgan
  • “Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to reject the idea that the ideal man is taller, richer, more knowledgeable, more renowned, or more powerful.” — Stephanie Coontz
  • “Valentine’s Day is definitely one of those days where it’s either awesome or it’s a downer.” — Judah Friedlander
  • “To me, Valentine’s Day is not merely limited to a lover, but speaks of universal love.” — Dimple Kapadia

Messages

  • “Today my heart beats out for close friends like you, who have been understanding, loyal and supportive, every step of the way. Happy Valentine’s Day!”
  • “You have been my friend through thick and thin. I cannot imagine life without you. I love you, my friend. Happy Valentine’s day.”
  • “Love comes in all different types. The love of a friend is a valuable treasure. I value our friendship and I’m grateful to have you.”
  • “Valentine’s day is a great day to let those you love know how special they are. I want to let you know that you are a special friend.”
  • “You are a friend to me, a friend who I would never ever want to lose. I love you more than anything else in this world. Happy Valentine’s day.”
  • “Happy Valentine’s Day to the person who knows me best and somehow still wants to hang out. What would I do without you?”
  • “You are my dear friend, and I love you dearly with all my heart. I wish you a wonderful Valentine’s Day celebration and hope you get cherished moments of love.”
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A vendor sells balloons a day before Valentine's Day in Rizal park, in metro Manila, Philippines, on Feb.13, 2017. Reuters