Broken Heart Quotes
I do desire we may be better strangers.
"I do desire we may be better strangers."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
Orlando asks for greater distance from Jaques through a polished insult.
Key takeaway:
Notice when a courteous form carries rejection.
Origin of the quote
As You Like It, Act III, Scene II, Orlando to Jaques.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe exact line appears in their adversarial exchange. It is a character’s witty dismissal rather than general advice about relationships.
