Jane Austen Quotes

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my idea of good company.. is the company of clever, well-inf

my idea of good company.. is the company of clever, well-informed people. who have a great deal of conversation.

People Persuasion Jane Austen

There is one thing, Emma, which a man can always do if he ch

There is one thing, Emma, which a man can always do if he chooses, and that is his duty; not by manoeuvring and finessing, but by vigour and resolution. - Mr. Knightley

Philosophy Duty Emma Jane Austen Mr Knightley Classic Literature Wisdom In Fiction

I don't approve of surprises. The pleasure is never enhanced

I don't approve of surprises. The pleasure is never enhanced and the inconvenience is considerable.

Emma Jane Austen Mr Knightley

No! Thank you for thinking I am thoughtful.

No! Thank you for thinking I am thoughtful.

Emma Jane Austen Rev Elton

Whom are you going to dance with?' asked Mr. Knightley.She h

Whom are you going to dance with?' asked Mr. Knightley.She hesitated a moment and then replied, 'With you, if you will ask me.'Will you?' said he, offering his hand.Indeed I will. You have shown that you can dance, and you know we are not really so much brother and sister as to make it at all improper.'Brother and sister! no, indeed.

Emma Jane Austen Mr Knightley