In a humbler state more safely shalt thou dwell.
Oedipus: And dost thou bid me, then, of mine own will
To lay aside the heavy cares of state?
Creon: Thus would I counsel those to whom the way
Is open yet to choose the path he will.680
But the lot that fortune sends thee thou must bear.
Oedipus: When one desires to reign, 'tis ever thus,
That humble life he praises, and the joys
Of ease and sleep are ever in his mouth.
A peaceful face oft hides a restless heart.