Quote by William Shakespeare

Out, damned spot out, I say

Out, damned spot out, I say

Summary

This quote is from William Shakespeare's play Macbeth. Lady Macbeth says these words after the murder of King Duncan, when she is haunted by guilt and insanity. The quote signifies her desperate attempt to remove the metaphorical "spot" of the crime from her conscience. It reflects her desperation to erase the evidence of her wrongdoing and highlights the psychological torment she experiences as a result of her actions.

By William Shakespeare

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