“Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble.”

Shakespeare

Why this quote resonates

We chose this quote because it is the witches’ chant that many people think of first at Halloween. It resonates because it sounds like a spell, and people love to say it out loud. It has been used for so many years that it feels like part of the holiday itself.

Meaning of the quote

This is the classic witches’ chant from Macbeth. In plain language, the witches are stirring up trouble, like a pot of brew bubbling over a fire. The nuance is the rhythm. It sounds like a chant, which is part of why it is so catchy and so creepy.

When people share this quote

People often share this on witch themed cards, party decorations and photos of cauldrons. It works well as a line to read aloud at a party or when a punch or soup is bubbling in the kitchen. Drama fans, students and theatre lovers also use it for costumes.

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