Odysseus refrains from stabbing Polyphemus the first night because he realizes that the giant's massive size and strength would make it impossible for him and his men to move the boulder blocking the cave's entrance once Polyphemus is dead. Instead, he devises a clever plan to blind the Cyclops while ensuring their escape. By waiting, Odysseus prioritizes their survival over immediate revenge, demonstrating his strategic thinking.
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