Quotes

Mr. Elton, getting out of dancing with Harriet at the Crown: I am an old married man. My dancing days are over...



Mr. Knightley, before he leaves for London: The truest friend does not doubt, but hope.


Emma, to Mrs. Weston, on the supposed romance between Mr. Knightley and Harriet Smith: I hope his brother tells him to be careful; for we do not know who her parents are. They might be pirates!



Emma to Mrs. Weston, on her love for Mr. Knightley: I love him so dearly, so greatly. Outside you and father, his is the only opinion I care about. No one must marry Mr Knightley but me.



Emma, to God: Dear Lord, if he cannot share a life with me, is it wrong to ask that he not share it with anyone? That we go on as we go on now, him stopping by - always the brightest part of our lives, a natural and easy member of the family. I would be content if he would just stay single, Lord. That would be enough for me to be perfectly satisfied. ALMOST. Amen.



Emma, as she attempts to divine Mr. Knightley's feelings for Harriet by method of flower petals: I don't think we should keep daisies in the garden. They really are drab little flowers.



Mr. Knightley to Emma, upon his return from London: I do not wish to call you my friend, because I hope to call you something infinitely more dear..My brother's house is always a place of comfort to me, but seeing your sister there kept you fresh in my mind and the torture I can assure you was acute.



Mr. Knightley, during the proposal scene: So, I rode home anxious for your feelings, keen to be near you. I rode through the rain and I would ride through worse than that if I could just hear your voice telling me that I might at least have...some chance to win you.



Mr. Knightley: Perhaps it's our imperfections which make us so perfect for one another.



Mr. Knightley: Marry me! My wonderful, darling friend....



Emma: Now, I will not call you Mr Knightley. But, now, you are my Mr Knightley.



Mrs. Elton, at the wedding: I do not profess to be an expert in the field of fashion, though my friends say I have quite the eye. But, I can tell you there was a shocking lack of satin.