What is right to be done cannot be done too soon.
Mr. Knightley seemed to be trying not to smile; and succeeded without difficulty, upon Mrs. Elton's beginning to talk to him.
...faultless in spite of all her faults...
Better be without sense than misapply it as you do.
Mr. Knightley, if I have not spoken, it is because I am afraid I will awaken myself from this dream.