--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Who was it that thus cried? why? worthy…" description: "\"“Who was it that thus cried? why? worthy thane, you do unbend your noble strength to think so brainsickly of things.Go get some water and wash this fil..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b09/shakespeare-13633_quote_who-was-it-that-thus-cried-why-worthy-th_1422583.jpg" --- # Who was it that thus cried? why? worthy thane, you do… ![“Who was it that thus cried? why? worthy thane, you do unbend your noble strength to think so brainsickly of things.Go get some water and wash this filthy witness from your hand.Why did you bring these daggers from the place?They must lie there. Go carry them and smear the sleepy grooms with…” quote by Shakespeare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b09/shakespeare-13633_quote_who-was-it-that-thus-cried-why-worthy-th_1422583.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b09/shakespeare-13633_quote_who-was-it-that-thus-cried-why-worthy-th_1422583.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b09/shakespeare-13633_quote_who-was-it-that-thus-cried-why-worthy-th_1422583.jpg) > ““Who was it that thus cried? why? worthy thane, you do unbend your noble strength to think so brainsickly of things.Go get some water and wash this filthy witness from your hand.Why did you bring these daggers from the place?They must lie there. Go carry them and smear the sleepy grooms with blood." lady macbeth”” [Shakespeare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shakespeare/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Lady Macbeth urges ruthless action, urging the removal of evidence and the continuation of violent deeds. **In simple terms:** She pushes for violent, decisive action. Key Takeaway Act decisively, no remorse. Themes ambition guilt violence Mood dark dramatic Type literary dramatic When to use this quote - political coups - legal cover‑ups - personal vendettas Key Concepts moral decay psychological manipulation Questions to Reflect On - Is violence ever justified? - What are the long‑term costs of cruelty? A Different Perspective Such ruthlessness can erode humanity. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Lady macbeth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/lady-macbeth/) [Macbeth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/macbeth/) ## Related quotes > [Maybe because Im a nice and sweet person in life, I like the darker roles. 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