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

I am Emma Woodhouse. I feel for her, of her and in her. I have a different sort of snobbism, but I understand her snobbism. Her priggishness. I admire it. I know she does wrong...

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

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...