— No, sir. — Then what is it? — I do not trust his nature. Like many charming people, he depends on the appreciation of others. — What is the ill in that? — His sole interest is in being loved, not in loving. — You've read too many novels, girl! — But it has not clouded my judgment. Mansfield Park (1999) Fanny Price Sir Thomas Bertram relationship life quotes
Sir Thomas Bertram: — A little abstinence from the luxuries of Mansfield Park might bring your mind into a more sober state. Is that your choice, young woman? Fanny Price: — Yes. It is. Edmund Bertram: — Why, Fanny? Fanny Price: — To be at home again... to be loved by my family, to feel affection without fear or restraint and... to feel myself the equal of those that surround me. Mansfield Park (1999) Sir Thomas Bertram Fanny Price Edmund Bertram luxury equality house life quotes
He used to play 'Tom the Knight'. "Give me a mission, Father," he'd say. I'd send him with a message to mother about the tea or... to get Baddeley to get the carriage ready. "No, Father..." "Give me a noble mission." That's all he ever wanted. Mansfield Park (1999) children game Sad Quotes
— But it might not be wise to have her in the house with the boys. — If you breed her up with them, though she may have the beauty of an angel, she'll never be more to either than a sister. Mansfield Park (1999) Sir Thomas Bertram Mrs. Norris upbringing