Macbeth was thinking about removing Duncan from the throne by killing but, he reasoned himself he has no reason to kill Duncan. This became a good thought for his situation. He wanted to be that “place” right away. He thought of this when he was at Duncan’s banquet. He said to himself, “Who should against his murderer shut the door, not bear himself. Besides, this Duncan hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been so clear in his great office, that his virtues will plead like angels, trumpets-tongued , against the deep damnation of his taking-off”(Macbeth 1.7 lines 34-36). This quote shows that Duncan does not deserve to be removed from the throne, since he is doing his job well. There is also a part when Macbeth was talking to his wife, Lady Macbeth that he does not want her plan to continue. He told her that they “will proceed no further in this business. He hath honored me of late, and I have bought gold opinions from all sort of people” (Macbeth 1.7 lines 34-36). He considering her plan and does not want to be part of it. He just earned an honor from the king and people thought of him with respect and give a great reputation. He does not want to ruin that image. Macbeth thought twice