Answer :
This is a quote by Odysseus. From the book The Odyssey by Homer.
It was a counter to a statement made by Alcinous. Alcinous was wanting to be done with the feasting and send his guess home. But, King Odysseus wanted to finish his dinner, so hence the quote above.
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Answer:
Odysseus is attempting to keep from telling his story until after dinner.