Emma (TV Mini Series)

Episode #1.4 (2009)

Jonny Lee Miller: Mr. Knightley

Quotes 

• Emma : We are old friends. I will hear anything you want about anyone. And I will tell you exactly what I think as your friend.

  Mr. Knightley : I don't - Friends indeed. I do want you to be honest. So, tell me, have I no chance of succeeding?

  [Emma looks up speechless] 

  Mr. Knightley : My dearest Emma, for that is what you always have been and you always will be, my most beloved Emma. I cannot make speeches. If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more, but you know what I am. I have lectured you and scolded you and you have born it as no other woman would have.

  Emma : Can this be true?

  Mr. Knightley : You'll get nothing but the truth from me. So tell me what you think.

  Emma : [moves closer and cradles his head in her hands]  I find I do not know what to think.

• Isabella Knightley : I believe George is not well. He is listless, snappish.

  Mr. Knightley : What?

  Isabella Knightley : You are behaving strangely, not yourself. You did not wish to go to dinner with the Cavandishes. You did not want to take the boys to find frogs in the park.

  John Knightley : Some might say that hesitation was a perfectly normal responce to both those invitations.

• Emma : [as they are curled up together after confessing their love]  I was talking to Harriet.

  Mr. Knightley : Harriet? I do not mind what we talk of. We can talk of Harriet if we must.

• Mr. Knightley : I was thinking how at home you looked. You might be mistress of this house.

  Emma : Oh, I don't think so. Hartfield is enough for me. Think how much you would have to scold me if I was mistress of two domains!

• Isabella Knightley : You know, I believe my father would worry. I believe George is not well. He is listless and snappish.

  Mr. Knightley : What?

  Isabella Knightley : You are behaving strangely, not yourself. You did not want to go to dinner with the Cavendishes, you did not wish to take the boys to find frogs in the park.

  John Knightley : Some might say hesitation was a perfectly normal response to both of those invitations.

• Mr. Knightley : How pleasant to be absent, but in the hearts of everyone.

• Mr. Knightley : How pleasant to be absent, but in the thoughts of everyone.

• Emma : You speak as though you envied him.

  Mr. Knightley : I do envy him, Emma. His secret is out at least. You will not ask me my secret? Yes, you are wise, but I cannot be. So, I must tell you.

  Emma : No, please don't tell me! Take a little time. Take a little time to think of what you are going to say. For once said, it cannot be unsaid!

  Mr. Knightley : I will obey you.

• Emma : Wait, wait! Please stop. I am sorry. We are old friends. I will hear anything you want, about anyone. And I will tell you exactly what I think, as your friend.

  Mr. Knightley : I don't... friends indeed! I do want you to be honest. So, tell me. Have I no chance of succeeding? My dearest Emma, for that is what you always have been, and you always will be. My most beloved Emma. I cannot make speeches. If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more. But you know what I am. I have lectured you and scolded you and you have borne it as no other woman would have.

  Emma : Can this be true?

  Mr. Knightley : You'll get nothing but the truth from me. So tell me what you think.

  Emma : I find... I do not know what to think.

• Mr. Knightley : Maybe I have Frank Churchill to thank for making me first aware of being in love with you.

• Mr. Knightley : I will move to Hartfield, for as long as necessary.

  Emma : You would do that for me?

  Mr. Knightley : I might walk back and forth a couple of times a day for my constitution. But I would do far more, without a second thought.