20 Heartfelt Quotes for February

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20 Heartfelt Quotes for February

February is one of the coldest months of the year, and as it settles in, many of us are yearning for a glimpse of spring. The days feel shorter, the nights longer, and it’s easy to feel stuck in winter’s grip.

But whether you’re reflecting on the power of love, battling winter blues, or simply looking for motivation, February offers us a chance to rediscover purpose and passion. Even in the coldest of seasons, there’s warmth in words that inspire us to keep moving forward.

February: Facts and Figures

  • Valentine’s Day (February 14th): According to the National Retail Federation, consumers are expected to spend a record $27.5 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, making it one of the biggest consumer holidays in the U.S.[1]
  • Black History Month: February is dedicated to honoring the contributions and history of African Americans. According to Collage Group, over three-fourths of Black Americans celebrate Black History Month, underscoring its importance in American culture.[2]
  • The Shortest Month: February is the shortest month of the year, with just 28 days (29 in a leap year). Despite its brevity, it has a profound impact on people’s lives and cultures worldwide.
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Research shows that about 10 million Americans experience SAD, a condition that can cause depression during the winter months, often peaking in February. Quotes that inspire hope and positivity can be essential for combating these feelings.[3]

Below, we’ve curated a collection of quotes to inspire you and make the most of February. These words serve as gentle reminders that inspiration can flourish, even in the heart of winter.

In February there is everything to hope for and nothing to regret. - Patience Strong (The Glory of the Garden February Quotes)
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In February there is everything to hope for and nothing to regret. Patience Strong, The Glory of the Garden (Dutton, ed. 1951), Page 42

February is a second chance, a fresh start to pursue our dreams with renewed determination. - February Quotes
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February is a second chance, a fresh start to pursue our dreams with renewed determination.

The February sunshine steeps your boughs and tints the buds and swells the leaves within. - William Cullen Bryant (Among the Trees February Quotes)
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The February sunshine steeps your boughs and tints the buds and swells the leaves within.
William Cullen Bryant, Among the Trees (G.P. Putnam's Sons, ed. 1874), Page 21

February teaches us the value of patience as we eagerly await the arrival of spring's vibrant colors. - February Quotes
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February teaches us the value of patience as we eagerly await the arrival of spring’s vibrant colors.

While it is February one can taste the full joys of anticipation. Spring stands at the gate with her finger on the latch. - Patience Strong (The Glory of the Garden February Quotes)
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While it is February one can taste the full joys of anticipation. Spring stands at the gate with her finger on the latch. Patience Strong, The Glory of the Garden (Dutton, ed. 1951), Page 40

If January is the month of change, February is the month of lasting change. January is for dreamers... February is for doers. - February Quotes
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If January is the month of change, February is the month of lasting change. January is for dreamers… February is for doers.

There is always in February some one day, at least, when one smells the yet distant, but surely coming, summer. - Gertrude Jekyll (Wood and Garden February Quotes)
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There is always in February some one day, at least, when one smells the yet distant, but surely coming, summer. Gertrude Jekyll, Wood and Garden (Longmans, Green and Co., ed. 1899), Page 19

February is the shortest month, so if you're having a miserable month, try to schedule it for February. - February Quotes
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February is the shortest month, so if you’re having a miserable month, try to schedule it for February.

In the coldest February, as in every other month in every other year, the best thing to hold on to in this world is each other. - Linda Ellerbee (Move On: Adventures in the Real World February Quotes)
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In the coldest February, as in every other month in every other year, the best thing to hold on to in this world is each other. Linda Ellerbee, Move On: Adventures in the Real World (G.P. Putnam's Sons, ed. 1991), Page 81

In February, nature reminds us that even in the coldest moments, beauty can still flourish. - February Quotes
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In February, nature reminds us that even in the coldest moments, beauty can still flourish.

February is the month where the heart whispers, and only those who listen closely can hear its song. - February Quotes
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February is the month where the heart whispers, and only those who listen closely can hear its song.

China tea, the scent of hyacinths, wood fires and bowls of violets – that is my mental picture of an agreeable February afternoon. - Constance Spry (A Constance Spry Anthology February Quotes)
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China tea, the scent of hyacinths, wood fires and bowls of violets – that is my mental picture of an agreeable February afternoon. Constance Spry, A Constance Spry Anthology (J. M. Dent & Sons, ed. 1953), Page 38

February, the month of love, is a time to cherish the bonds that warm our hearts. - February Quotes
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February, the month of love, is a time to cherish the bonds that warm our hearts.

February makes a bridge, and March breaks it. - George Herbert (Jacula Prudentum February Quotes)
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February makes a bridge, and March breaks it. George Herbert, Jacula Prudentum (1651), Page 45

Though February is short, it is filled with lots of love and sweet surprises. - February Quotes
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Though February is short, it is filled with lots of love and sweet surprises.

February is a time to let go of the old and create space for new beginnings. - February Quotes
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February is a time to let go of the old and create space for new beginnings.

February is even better, though, because it lets us study why so many of those resolutions are broken. - Sendhil Mullainathan (February Quotes)
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February is even better, though, because it lets us study why so many of those resolutions are broken. Sendhil Mullainathan, Get Some Sleep, and Wake Up the G.D.P., www.nytimes.com (February 1, 2014)

February is the month to embrace the healing power of laughter and find joy amidst life's challenges. - February Quotes
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February is the month to embrace the healing power of laughter and find joy amidst life’s challenges.

In February, the smallest gestures of kindness can melt the coldest of hearts. - February Quotes
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In February, the smallest gestures of kindness can melt the coldest of hearts.

February dawn - frost on the path on the path where I paced all winter. - Jack Kerouac (Book of Haikus February Quotes)
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February dawn – frost on the path on the path where I paced all winter. Jack Kerouac, Book of Haikus (Penguin Books, ed. 2003), Page 51

References

  1. National Retail Federation. NRF Survey.
  2. Collage Group. How Americans Are Celebrating Black History Month.
  3. Boston University. Seasonal Affective Disorder Impacts 10 Million Americans.

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