Ask me Quote by Jane Austen
“Whom are you going to dance with?' asked Mr. Knightley. She hesitated a moment and then replied, 'With you, if you will ask me.' Will you?' said he, offering his hand. Indeed I will. You have shown that you can dance, and you know we are not really so much brother and sister as to make it at all improper.' Brother and sister! no, indeed.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice, 1813
A character invites a potential partner to dance, revealing mutual affection and breaking social formality.
In simple terms: A dance invitation shows love and challenges sibling-like distance.
Key Takeaway
Accept invitations that reveal deeper feelings.
Themes
romance
social norms
courtship
Mood
hopeful
playful
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- ballroom events
- first dates
- social gatherings
- family gatherings
Key Concepts
gender roles
intimacy
personal courage
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance propriety with genuine affection?
- What risks are worth taking for love?
A Different Perspective
May be misread as inappropriate in conservative settings.
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