...this prediction about becoming king had on Macbeth, he warned him saying, "... but 'tis strange;/ And oftentimes, to win us to our harm,/ The instruments...darkness tell us truths,/ Win us with honest trifles, to betray's/ In deepest consequence." And that was precisely what happened. Macbeth was destroyed in the...

...suspects, however, that there is more falseness in the witches than truth, and he warns Macbeth, . . . oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments...darkness tell us truths; Win us with honest trifles, to betray's In deepest consequence. (Macbethl 3 122-5) Our capacity to see at levels deeper than outward...

...partake of some of the more serious theologemes as well. Chapter Two Possessed Picaros and Satanic Satire Oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths ... Macbeth 1.3.123-4 The same evil spirits who are responsible for every wickedness, namely the 'demons'...

..."No, Mr. Booth," Stanton said flatly. "I want you to kill him . . . ." Chapter Five 'Tis strange, and oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths. For several incredulous moments, the only sound within the room was the muted roar of revelry beyond...

...proof of its veracity, but for the prudent and cautious Banquo it is a warning of the devil's trap: "oftentimes, to win us to our harm, / The instruments...Darkness tell us truths; / Win us with honest trifles, to betray's / In deepest consequence" (1.3.123-26). Later, when the whole of the prophesy concerning Macbeth...

...head; evidently Macbeth as king is not a far-fetched idea. Banquo, however, continues with his warning that 'oftentimes, to win us to our harm, / The instruments of Darkness tell us truths; / ... to betray 's / In deepest consequence'. While appearing to listen to Banquo's friendly warning,...

...polarity network with a quote that bears repeating, Banquo's reaction to Macbeth's prophetic witches: The instruments of darkness tell us truths; Win us with honest trifles, to betray's In deepest consequence.— (Banquo, in William Shakespeare's Macheth, act 1, scene 3) Whether...

...home, 120 Might yet enkindle you unto the crown, Besides the thane of Cawdor. But 'tis strange: And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments...darkness tell us truths, Win us with honest trifles, to betray's In deepest consequence. Cousins, a word, I pray you. [to Ross and Angus, who move towards...

...: 'What, can the devil speak true?' (I.iii.io6) and he perceives the manner in which they work: And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments...darkness tell us truths, Win us with honest trifles, to betray's In deepest consequence. To make this statement about the deceptive nature of evil Shakespeare...

...trusted home, Might yet enkindle you unto the crown, Besides the Thane of Cawdor. But 'tis strange: And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of Darkness tell us truths; 125 Win us with honest trifles, to betray's In deepest consequence. Cousins, a word, I pray you. Macb....