How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"How then are we to look for love in great cities, where selfishness, dissipation, and insincerity supply the place of tenderness, simplicity and truth?" (1.5.3)
St. Aubert sets himself up as the great judge of human civilization more than a couple times early in the book. It's no surprise that Em thinks she can place quick judgments on people, given her dad's grandiose tendencies.
Quote #2
"Good God!" exclaimed Emily, "what an opinion must he form of me, since you, Madam, could express a suspicion of such ill conduct!" (1.12.36)
You tell her, Em! There's nothing Em hates more than being pre-judged. Kind of ironic, don't you think?
Quote #3
Though she knew, that neither Morano's solicitations, nor Montoni's commands had lawful power to enforce her obedience, she regarded both with superstitious dread […]. (2.3.113)
How's this for messed up? Em regards the word of Montoni as law—she has no other choice. Montoni's judgment is all that matters.