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Lady Macbeth Quotes

A little water clears us of this deed.

'Macbeth' (1606) act 2, sc. 2, l. 68

Who can be wise, amazed, temperate and furious, Loyal and neutral, in a moment? No man.

William Shakespeare (1996). “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare”, p.867, Wordsworth Editions

If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Macbeth Act I, Scene 3, l. 143

Tis safter to be that which we destroy Than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy.

William Shakespeare (2001). “The Tragedy of Macbeth”, p.150, Classic Books Company

To beguile the time, look like the time.

'Macbeth' (1606) act 1, sc. 5, l. [63]

The very firstlings of my heart shall be The firstlings of my hand.

William Shakespeare (2012). “Macbeth Thrift Study Edition”, p.56, Courier Corporation

To mankind in general Macbeth and Lady Macbeth stand out as the supreme type of all that a host and hostess should not be.

Max Beerbohm (2015). “The Prince of Minor Writers: The Selected Essays of Max Beerbohm”, p.67, New York Review of Books