Explain the paradox of Lesser than Macbeth and greater?

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This is one of the witches' prophecies for Banquo. On the one hand, Banquo wil be lesser than Macbeth because Macbeth will be king, but Banquo will not. On the other hand, Banquo will be greater than Macbeth because he will remain honorable, whereas Macbeth will commit treason and murder in order to obtain the throne.

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