Ready Emma Quote by Jane Austen
““He contrived that she should be seated by him; and was sufficiently employed in looking out the best baked apple for her, and trying to make her help or advise him in his work, till Jane Fairfax was quite ready to sit down to the pianoforte again. That she was not immediately ready, Emma did suspect to arise from the state of her nerves; she had not yet possessed the instrument long enough to touch it without emotion; she must reason herself into the power of performance; and Emma could not but pity such feelings, whatever their origin, and could not but resolve never to expose them to her neighbour again.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Emma, 1815
Manipulating social situations for personal amusement can cause emotional distress and guilt.
In simple terms: Playing with others' feelings harms all involved.
Key Takeaway
Treat people with genuine respect.
Themes
socialcraft
manipulation
guilt
Mood
introspective
critical
Type
ethical
psychological
When to use this quote
- Friendship
- courtship
- workplace
- family gatherings
Key Concepts
Power dynamics
emotional intelligence
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever influence others for amusement?
- How would you repair trust after manipulation?
A Different Perspective
Intentional manipulation can backfire and damage trust.
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