Now what’s this, Atrides,
this talk that slips through your clenched teeth?
How can you say I hang back from the fighting
when Argive units spur the slashing god of war
against these Trojan horsemen? Just you watch,
if you’ll take the time and care to taste some action,
watch Telemachus’ loving father lock and fight
with enemy champions, stallion-breaking Trojans.
You and your bluster – you are talking nonsense!
– Homer
The Iliad, Book 4, lines 406-414. Odysseus angrily responds to Agamemnon’s criticism that he is not giving his best in battle and is hanging back from the fighting. His pride hurt and honor offended, he accuses Agamemnon of bluster and speaking nonsense.