Expectation is the root of all heartache.
William Shakespeare
About this quote
William Shakespeare on connection, vulnerability, and the quiet weight of caring about someone, distilled into a single line: "Expectation is the root of all heartache.". It is one of the more shared lines in our love collection, and for good reason.
Love quotes land differently at different moments. The same line can feel sentimental on a good day and deeply necessary on a hard one. That is why having one on your lock screen is its own small ritual.
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Frequently asked questions
Who said "Expectation is the root of all heartache."?+
This love quote is attributed to William Shakespeare. You can find more quotes like it in the LOVE collection on Walpium.
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Is this love quote free to share?+
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Browse the full LOVE category for more love quotes, available in six languages. New quotes are added regularly.
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