He is a gentleman; I am a gentleman's daughter; so far we are equal.

If you were to give me forty such men, I never could be so happy as you. Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness. No, no, let me shift for myself; and, perhaps, if I have very good luck, I may meet with another Mr. Collins in time.

A fondness for reading, which, properly directed, must be an education in itself.

All the privilege I claim for my own sex ... is that of loving longest, when existence or hope is gone.

A Mr. (save, perhaps, some half dozen in the nation,) always needs a note of explanation.

Where a man does his best with only moderate powers, he will have the advantage over negligent superiority.

Mr. Bennet, how can you abuse your own children in such a way? You take delight in vexing me. You have no compassion for my poor nerves." "You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends. I have heard you mention them with consideration these last twenty years at least.