I do not find it easy to talk to people I don't know.

Did not you? I did for you. But that is one great difference between us. Compliments always take you by surprise, and me never.

The little bit (two inches wide) of ivory on which I work with so fine a brush as produces little effect after much labour.

She will never submit to any thing requiring industry and patience, and a subjection of the fancy to the understanding.

I never could be so happy as you. Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness.

Do you dance, Mr. Darcy?" Darcy: "Not if I can help it!" Sir William: "What a charming amusement for young people this is, Mr. Darcy! There is nothing like dancing, after all. I consider it as one of the first refinements of polished societies." Mr. Darcy: "Certainly, sir; and it has the advantage also of being in vogue amongst the less polished societies of the world; every savage can dance.

Yes, you know enough of my frankness to believe me capable of that. After abusing you so abominably to your face, I could have no scruple in abusing you to all your relations.