“ Hereafter, in a better world than this, I shall desire more love and knowledge of you. ”
William Shakespeare, As You Like It (1623). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | As You Like It |
| Topic | love romance desire |
| Date | 1623 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1598 and 1599 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1523/1523-h/1523-h.htm |
Context
“Grounded upon no other argument But that the people praise her for her virtues And pity her for her good father's sake; And, on my life, his malice 'gainst the lady Will suddenly break forth.—Sir, fare you well! Hereafter, in a better world than this, I shall desire more love and knowledge of you. ORLANDO I rest much bounden to you: fare you well! [Exit LE BEAU.] Thus must I from the smoke into the smother;
From tyrant duke unto a tyrant brother:— But heavenly Rosalind! [Exit.]
SCENE III.” source
From tyrant duke unto a tyrant brother:— But heavenly Rosalind! [Exit.]
SCENE III.” source
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