Macbeth Angus Quotes - AllGreatQuotes

Now does he feel
His secret murders sticking on his hands;
Now minutely revolts upbraid his faith-breach;
Those he commands move only in command,
Nothing in love.

– William Shakespeare

Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 2. Angus uses a vivid blood metaphor to describe how Macbeth’s secret murders are “sticking on his hands.” This recalls the murder of Duncan when Macbeth was shocked by the sight of the blood on his hands. Macbeth’s diminishing popularity is seen in how his soldiers don’t fight for him out of love, while every minute he faces a new revolt against his treachery and breach of faith.