Pride... is a very common failing, I believe. By all that I have ever read, I am convinced that it is very common indeed; that human nature is particularly prone to it, and that there are very few of us who do not cherish a feeling of self-complacency on the score of some quality or the other, real or imaginary. Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us.

There is a monsterous deal of stupid quizzing, & common-place nonsense talked, but scarcely any wit.

But to live in ignorance on such a point was impossible.

My dear Mr. Bennet," said his lady to him one day, "have you heard that Netherfield Park is let at last?

Here I have opportunity enough for the exercise of my talent, as the chief of my time is spent in conversation.

They were within twenty yards of each other, and so abrupt was his appearance, that it was impossible to avoid his sight. Their eyes instantly met, and the cheeks of each were overspread with the deepest blush. He absolutely started, and for a moment seemed immoveable from surprise; but shortly recovering himself, advanced towards the party, and spoke to Elizabeth, if not in terms of perfect composure, at least of perfect civility.

Where the wound had been given, there must the cure be found, if any where.