Famous Literary Quotes

Out - Quote by William Shakespeare

Published November 21, 2025 · 4 views

Out, out, brief candle!

— William Shakespeare, Macbeth

Meaning

Macbeth compares life to a candle that burns out quickly.

How to Use This Quotation

  • Use it to support a point about the main themes of Macbeth.
  • Quote it exactly and explain the writer's choice of words.
  • Link it to the context of the whole work.