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.

Marry me. Marry me, my wonderful, darling friend.

I have been used to consider poetry as "the food of love" said Darcy. "Of a fine, stout, healthy love it may. Everything nourishes what is strong already. But if it be only a slight, thin sort of inclination, I am convinced that one good sonnet will starve it entirely away.

No man is offended by another man's admiration of the woman he loves; it is the woman only who can make it a torment.

Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way.

Why not seize the pleasure at once? -- How often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation!

This is an evening of wonders, indeed!