Oedipus at Colonus Quotes

OEDIPUS. Child of a blind old man, Antigone, to what Lands have we come, or to the city of which men? Who will today receive with scanty gifts The wanderer Oedipus? (1-4)

OEDIPUS. For my sufferings and the long time that has Accompanied me and, thirdly, nobility, teach me to acquiesce. (7-8)

ANTIGONE. Rest your limbs here on the rough rock. For you have been sent forth on a road that is long for an old man. (19-20)

ANTIGONE. This land is sacred, as I would guess—teeming With sweet bay, olive, and grapevine. Within, thick-feathered Nightingales are singing sweetly. (16-18)

OEDIPUS. Does someone rule over them or does they say rest with the multitude? STRANGER. They are ruled by the king of the town. (66-67)

OEDIPUS. When He pronounced those many evils to me, He also said that, after a long time, this should be a resting place; That I would come to a final country, where I should find A seat of the...

CHORUS. If you wish to speak And discuss with me, go away from the forbidden place And speak where it is lawful for all to speak. Until then, abstain. (166-69)

OEDIPUS. What do you say, child? ANTIGONE. It is your child, my blood sister, Whom I see! Right now you will know her by her voice! ISMENE. Oh father and sister—two names That are sweetest t...