Macbeth Quotes Explained

Here is the list of all important Macbeth Quotes, which will be beneficial for you to have an in-depth understanding of the play and characters. Each of the Macbeth Quotes is explained with great details and significance. The list includes Lady Macbeth Quotes, Macbeth ambition quotes, Macbeth witches quotes, Macbeth Soliloquy etc.

By the pricking of my thumbs (ACT 4, Scene I)

The Macbeth Quote “By the pricking of my thumbs ” is uttered by a witch in Act 4, scene I. This is the third time in the play that the witches appear. They carry out the orders given by Hecate, the Goddess of witches. Hecate in her previous meeting with…

Double Double toil and trouble

The popular quote “Double Double toil and trouble”, from the Shakespeare play , Macbeth is sung by three witches often referred as “weird sisters” in the play. It is in ACT 4, Scene 1, that they are found performing some sort of weird ritual, in which…

Fair is foul and foul is fair

Fair is foul and foul is fair Hover through the fog and filthy air. The famous Shakespeare quote “Fair is foul and foul is fair” is used by three witches in Macbeth ACT 1, Scene 1. The three witches play an important role in the play. Their appearance…

I dare do all that may become a man; Who dares do more is none (ACT 1, Scene VII)

The Macbeth Quote “I dare do all that may become a man” is spoken by Macbeth himself in Scene VII, of ACT 1. Here Macbeth tells his wife that, he dares to do anything and everything that is appropriate for a man to do. Someone who does more than that is…

Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand? (ACT II, Scene I)

The Macbeth Quote “Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand? ” is spoken by Macbeth when he eventually decided to kill King Duncan and acquire his position. Macbeth under the influence of witches and Lady Macbeth is convinced…

Milk of human kindness. (ACT I, Scene V)

The Macbeth Quote “Yet do I fear thy nature; It is too full o’ the milk of human kindness. ” is spoken by Lady Macbeth after she read the letter she received from Macbeth. Lady Macbeth is delighted upon hearing about the new title gained by Macbeth, that…

Out damned spot! out I say! (Act V, Scene I)

The Macbeth Quote  “Out damned spot! Out I say ” from ACT V, Scene I discloses the guilt of Lady Macbeth. In the scene, Lady Macbeth is in a state of unconsciousness walks and tries to wash off her blood-stained hands. She was unable to clean it, meanwhile…

Out out brief candle Life’s but a walking shadow (ACT V, Scene V)

The Macbeth Quote from ACT V, SCENE V “Out out brief candle Life’s but a walking shadow ” is a famous Shakespeare Quote on death. These lines are spoken by Macbeth after hearing the news of his wife’s death. According to Macbeth, this news should have…

What’s done is done (ACT III, Scene II)

The Macbeth Quote “What’s done is done ” from ACT III, Scene II is said by Lady Macbeth to her husband. In the scene, Lady Macbeth is trying to strengthen up the Macbeth, who appears confused and shocked by the evil deeds done by him. According to Lady…

When shall we three meet again in thunder, lightning, or in rain? (ACT I, Scene I)

The Macbeth quote “When shall we three meet again in thunder, lightning, or in rain? ” are the famous lines uttered by the three witches “weird sisters” in a rhyming style. The three witches in  Macbeth plays an important role by controlling the mind…