Antidote Quote by William Shakespeare
“Macbeth: How does your patient, doctor? Doctor: Not so sick, my lord, as she is troubled with thick-coming fancies that keep her from rest. Macbeth: Cure her of that! Canst thou not minister to a mind diseased, pluck from the memory a rooted sorrow, raze out the written troubles of the brain, and with some sweet oblivious antidote cleanse the stuffed bosom of that perilous stuff which weighs upon her heart. Doctor: Therein the patient must minister to himself.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 3, 1606
A ruler seeks a quick fix for deep emotional pain, but true healing requires personal effort.
In simple terms: Healing needs personal work, not just a cure.
Key Takeaway
Encourage self‑reflection.
Themes
power
health
leadership
psychology
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
dramatic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- mental health
- personal development
Key Concepts
Responsibility
emotional health
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you help others heal without them doing the work?
- What role does responsibility play in recovery?
A Different Perspective
Self‑help alone cannot resolve inner turmoil.
