I have a problem. I love writing. But I’m not very good at writing meaningful words to the ones I love. What do I write besides, “I love you”?

My husband is especially talented at this. I save all the cards that he gives me because even after decades of marriage, he is able to make my heart melt with his words.

Even though I write lots of words every day–in my books, on my blog–I feel like my words in cards fall flat.

But I agree with Victor Hugo,

Life’s greatest happiness is to be convinced that we are loved.

I want to give that happiness to my husband, especially since he always does that for me.

So what helps me is to start with a quote about love as inspiration. I then make it personal to him. For instance, if I chose the Victor Hugo quote, I would tell him that I already possess life’s greatest joy because I know without a doubt that he loves me. I would tell him how much I appreciate his loving words.

In case you need a little inspiration for a card for your husband–whether it is a birthday card, Valentine’s Day card, Father’s Day card, or a just-because card–here are ten more quotes about love:

• For you see, each day I love you more, today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow. ~ Rosemonde Gerard
• For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul. ~ Judy Garland
• Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to catch your heart. ~ Author Unknown
• Looking back, I have this to regret, that too often when I loved, I did not say so. ~ David Grayson
• Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile. ~ Franklin P. Jones
• One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life. That word is love. ~ Sophocles
• I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach. ~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning
• Every moment I spend with you becomes a beautiful memory.
• Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible – it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could.  ~ Barbara de Angelis
• Faith makes all things possible… love makes all things easy. ~ Dwight L. Moody

Next step: Choose one of these quotes and use it as a springboard for expressing your love for your husband. For even more quotes, check out this article. And if you need reassurance that you are loved, check out this post.