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Macbeth, Lines 160-172
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Act 4,
Scene 1
Lines 160-172

Macbeth performs a speech from Act 4, Scene 1 of myShakespeare's Macbeth. 

Macbeth

Time, thou anticipatest my dread exploits.
The flighty purpose never is o'ertook
Unless the deed go with it. From this moment,
The very firstlings of my heart shall be
The firstlings of my hand. And even now
To crown my thoughts with acts — be it thought and done –
The castle of Macduff I will surprise,
Seize upon Fife, give to the edge o' the sword
His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls
That trace him in his line. No boasting like a fool,
This deed I'll do before this purpose cool.
But no more sights. — Where are these gentlemen?
Come, bring me where they are.
[Exit]