Quote by Robert Clive

My God, Mr. Chairman, at this moment I stand astonished at my own moderation!

My God, Mr. Chairman, at this moment I stand astonished at m

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In this quote, the speaker acknowledges their surprise at their ability to remain restrained and composed. The exclamation "My God, Mr. Chairman" implies a level of disbelief or amazement. By stating that they are "astonished at my own moderation," the speaker highlights their ability to control their emotions or reactions in a given situation. This quote suggests that the speaker expected themselves to respond differently, perhaps in a more aggressive or irrational manner, but instead, they positively surprised themselves by maintaining composure.

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