I am only resolved to act in that manner, which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness, without reference to you, or to any person so wholly unconnected with me.

It is your turn to say something now, Mr. Darcy. I talked about the dance, and you ought to make some kind of remark on the size of the room, or the number of couples.

One cannot know what a man really is by the end of a fortnight.

It is the misfortune of poetry, to be seldom safely enjoyed by those who enjoy it completely.

Here and there, human nature may be great in times of trial, but generally speaking it is its weakness and not its strength that appears in a sick chamber.

It is very difficult for the prosperous to be humble.

my courage always rises with every attempt to intimidate me.