Quote by William Shakespeare

Macbeth does murder sleep - the innocent sleep,Sleep that knits up the ravell'd sleave of care,The death of each day's life, sore labor's bath, Balm of hurt minds, great nature's second course, chief nourisher in life's feast.

Macbeth does murder sleep - the innocent sleep,Sleep that kn

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In this quote from Shakespeare's play Macbeth, the character Macbeth states that he has murdered sleep. He refers to sleep as innocent, a necessary rest that helps heal the worries and troubles of life. Sleep is depicted as a death-like state that rejuvenates and provides solace for tired minds, serving as a crucial nourisher and a source of comfort in the journey of life. Macbeth's declaration suggests that his guilt and inner turmoil have taken away this source of solace, emphasizing the destructive consequences of his actions.

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