Let every man be master of his time. - William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act 3, Scene 1. After Banquo leaves, Macbeth bids farewell to everyone and says this to his attendants. The line means that every man should do what he wants. But Macbeth wants to be alone, so that he can organize the murder of Banquo and his son.

Let every man be master of his time.

– William Shakespeare

Macbeth, Act 3, Scene 1. After Banquo leaves, Macbeth bids farewell to everyone and says this to his attendants. The line means that every man should do what he wants. But Macbeth wants to be alone, so that he can organize the murder of Banquo and his son.

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