Quote by William Shakespeare

My hands are of your colour; but I shame To wear a heart so white.

My hands are of your colour; but I shame To wear a heart so

Summary

In these few words, Shakespeare beautifully captures the internal conflict and feelings of guilt that consume a character. The speaker acknowledges that their actions and deeds might appear innocent and pure on the surface, just like their hands, but they feel an intense sense of shame to possess a heart stained with darkness and deceit. This quote reveals the struggle within the speaker's conscience, highlighting the disparity between outward appearance and inner truth, and exploring the powerful emotions of remorse and self-loathing.

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Shame Innocence Murder Guilt Lady Macbeth Macbeth

By William Shakespeare

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