- Mr. Knightley: [of Mr. Elton] That man is so full of himself it's a wonder he can stay on that horse.
- Mr. Knightley: It is better to be without wits than apply them as you do, Emma.
- Emma: There! Don't you see how you add force to my argument: men don't like girls who argue.
- Mr. Knightley: [about Mr. Elton] That man is so full of himself, I'm surprised that he can stay on that horse.
- Emma: I'm going to ask Mr. Knightley to teach me Chinese. Do you think Jane could read Chinese?
- Miss Bates: Oh, I'm sure, I'm sure she could. I thought it was backwards. I'm sure Jane is equal to anything.
- Emma: But I would have thought that now you have been exposed to some very good specimens of well-bred, well-educated men at Hartfield, you would be struck by how unfavourable a companion your Robert Martin presents.
- Emma: Let's cheer ourselves up. Let us think of superior men. There are plenty of more suitable suitors around.
- Harriet Smith: Oh Miss Woodhouse, what shall I do? How should I ever behave towards him?
- Emma: Oh, do not worry, Harriet. I will be your guide. You will be married by the New Year!
- Mr. Knightley: I even thought of you. I thought, "Even Emma will think that this is a good match."
- Emma: I cannot believe that you know so little of Emma as to say such a thing!