Quote by William Shakespeare

My thought, whose murder yet is but fantastical,Shakes so my single state of manThat function is smothered in surmise,And nothing is but what is not.

My thought, whose murder yet is but fantastical,Shakes so my

Summary

This quote, taken from Shakespeare's play Macbeth, is spoken by Macbeth after encountering the prophesying witches. He expresses that the mere thought of the witches' prediction of him becoming king unsettles him deeply. The uncertainty surrounding the veracity of this idea overwhelms his ability to carry out his usual duties and causes him to question the reality of everything around him. The quote suggests that Macbeth's mental state is shaken by the supernatural, leading to a heightened sense of doubt and confusion in his mind.

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By William Shakespeare

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