Foolish man, anger amidst woes is not suitable. Oedipus When you have heard my story, admonish; till then, forbear. Theseus Speak. I must not pronounce without knowledge. Oedipus I have suffered, Theseus, terrible woes upon woes. Theseus Will you speak of the ancient trouble of your race? Oedipus No, indeed; all Greeks speak of that. Theseus How, then, do you suffer beyond what is mortal? Oedipus The circumstance is this: from my country I have been driven by my own sons; and I may not return, since I am guilty of a father’s blood. Theseus Why would they have you brought back, if you must dwell apart? Oedipus The word of the god will compel them.