Quote by William Shakespeare

They met me in the day of success: and I havelearned by the perfectest report, they have more inthem than mortal knowledge. When I burned in desireto question them further, they made themselves air,into which they vanished. Whiles I stood rapt inthe wonder of it, came missives from the king, whoall-hailed me 'Thane of Cawdor;' by which title,before, these weird sisters saluted me, and referredme to the coming on of time, with 'Hail, king thatshalt be!' This have I thought good to deliverthee, my dearest partner of greatness, that thoumightst not lose the dues of rejoicing, by beingignorant of what greatness is promised thee. Lay itto thy heart, and farewell.


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Summary

In this quote from Shakespeare's play Macbeth, the character writes a letter to his wife explaining that he has met three witches who prophesized that he will become the Thane of Cawdor and eventually the king. He expresses his amazement and desire to question the witches further, but they disappeared. He then informs his wife that the king has granted him the title of Thane of Cawdor, confirming the witches' prophecy. He shares this news with his wife so she can fully understand and rejoice in the greatness that is promised to them.

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Drama
By William Shakespeare
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