Quote by Jane Austen

Upon my word, Emma, to hear you abusing the reason you have, is almost enough to make me think so too. Better be without sense than misapply it as you do.

Upon my word, Emma, to hear you abusing the reason you have,

Summary

In this quote, a character named Emma is being criticized for misusing her reason and for speaking ill of it. The speaker exclaims that Emma's actions are so unreasonable and improper that they might even be inclined to agree with her negative view of herself. They suggest that it would be preferable for Emma to lack reason altogether than to misuse it in the way she does. The quote highlights the importance of using reason properly and the consequences of misapplying it.

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