Admire Quote by John Fowles
““I am Emma Woodhouse. I feel for her, of her and in her. I have a different sort of snobbism, but I understand her snobbism. Her priggishness. I admire it. I know she does wrong things, she tries to organize other people's lives, she can't see Mr Knightley is a man in a million. She's temporarily silly, yet all the time one knows she's basically intelligent. Creative, determined to set the highest standards. A real human being.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Emma by Jane Austen, 1815
Emma Woodhouse is a well-meaning but meddling matchmaker who learns humility and self-awareness.
In simple terms: Emma is a meddling matchmaker who grows.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and temper meddling behavior.
Themes
growth
selfawareness
social dynamics
Mood
reflective
insightful
Type
literary
character analysis
When to use this quote
- friendship
- romantic matchmaking
- self reflection
Key Concepts
class
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the costs of imposing your will?
- How does humility improve relationships?
A Different Perspective
Her good intentions can cause unintended harm.
