Jane AustenThere is one thing, Emma, which a man can always do if he chooses, and that is his duty; not by manoeuvring and finessing, but by vigour and resolution. - Mr. Knightley
About This Quote
Mr. Knightley is teaching Emma that you can’t always get what you want, but you can always do what you should. He’s explaining why people fail to do what they should. They don’t want to do their duty, but if they make up their mind to do it, they will.
Source: Emma
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