Quote by Jane Austen, Emma, ch. 5

And I, Mr. Knightley, am equally stout in my confidence of its not doing them any harm. With all dear Emma's little faults, she is an excellent creature. Where shall we see a better daughter, or a kinder sister, or a truer friend? No, no; she has qualities which may be trusted; she will never lead any one really wrong; she will make no lasting blunder; where Emma errs once, she is in the right a hundred times.


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Summary

In this quote from Jane Austen's novel "Emma," Mr. Knightley defends the character of Emma, acknowledging her flaws but emphasizing her virtues. He firmly believes that despite her imperfections, Emma is an exceptional person; a devoted daughter, a caring sister, and a faithful friend. Mr. Knightley's unwavering confidence suggests that Emma's lapses in judgment are temporary and insignificant compared to her overall goodness and ability to consistently do right by others. He trusts in her inherent qualities and believes that her mistakes are overshadowed by her numerous correct decisions.

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Loyalty
By Jane Austen, Emma, ch. 5
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