Foolish man, anger amidst woes is not suitable.OedipusWhen you have heard my story, admonish; till then, forbear.TheseusSpeak. I must not pronounce without knowledge.OedipusI have suffered, Theseus, terrible woes upon woes.TheseusWill you speak of the ancient trouble of your race?OedipusNo, indeed; all Greeks speak of that.TheseusHow, then, do you suffer beyond what is mortal?OedipusThe 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.TheseusWhy would they have you brought back, if you must dwell apart?OedipusThe word of the god will compel them.