Button Quote by William Shakespeare
“Never, never, never, never, never! Pray you, undo this button.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Macbeth, Act 5 Scene 7, 1606
A desperate plea to reverse a fateful action, reflecting fear of irreversible consequences.
In simple terms: Fearful plea to undo a dangerous choice.
Key Takeaway
Consider the weight of irreversible actions.
Themes
fear
regret
consequences
Mood
anxious
dramatic
Type
dramatic
tragic
literary
When to use this quote
- making critical decisions
- handling guilt
- preventing mistakes
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
fatalism
agency
choice
Questions to Reflect On
- What irreversible action haunts you?
- How can you mitigate regret before acting?
A Different Perspective
The quote dramatizes a moment of panic, not a rational solution.
