“There is one thing, Emma, which a man can always do, if he chuses, and that is, his duty; not by maneuvering and finessing, but by vigour and resolution.”
Mr. Knightley, criticizing Frank Churchill for not visiting his father sooner
Emma, volume 1, chapter 18
The Jane Austen Guide to Life: Thoughtful Lessons for the Modern Woman (May, 2012)
Mr. Knightley; always so astute. He truly is the great catch in the midst of all the Frank Churchills in our world.