70+ Memorable Quotes from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is a literary classic brimming with iconic quotes that delve into themes of love, pride, first impressions, and societal norms. The novel's sharp wit, memorable characters, and insightful commentary make it a timeless favorite. In this article, we explore a curated selection of Pride and Prejudice quotes, organized by theme, to provide a deeper understanding of the novel's enduring appeal and relevance.

Pride and Prejudice Quotes about First Impressions

"She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me." (Chapter 3, Page 13)

"His character was decided. He was the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world." (Chapter 3, Page 12)

"I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine." (Chapter 5, Page 21)

"Every day confirmed his belief of the inconsistency of all human characters." (Chapter 24, Page 133)

"From the very beginning - from the first moment, I may almost say - of my acquaintance with you, your manners... were such as to form the groundwork of disapprobation." (Chapter 34, Page 188)

"Till this moment I never knew myself." (Chapter 36, Page 202)

"Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously." (Chapter 5, Page 21)

"You never see a fault in anybody. All the world are good and agreeable in your eyes." (Chapter 4, Page 16)

"I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle." (Chapter 58, Page 351)

"My good opinion once lost is lost forever." (Chapter 11, Page 57)

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Pride and Prejudice Quotes about Lydia and Wickham

"She has no money, no connections, nothing that can tempt him to - she is lost forever." (Chapter 47, Page 303)

"Wickham's chief object was unquestionably my sister's fortune." (Chapter 47, Page 304)

"The death of your daughter would have been a blessing in comparison of this." (Chapter 48, Page 311)

"Unhappy as the event must be for Lydia, we may draw from it this useful lesson: that loss of virtue in a female is irretrievable." (Chapter 47, Page 304)

"He has neither integrity nor honour. That he is as false and deceitful as he is insinuating." (Chapter 36, Page 202)

"Wickham will never marry a woman without some money. He cannot afford it." (Chapter 26, Page 144)

"She has been allowed to dispose of her time in the most idle and frivolous manner." (Chapter 47, Page 303)

"You are too sensible a girl, Lizzy, to fall in love merely because you are warned against it." (Chapter 26, Page 144)

"He paid her not the smallest attention till her grandfather's death made her mistress of this fortune." (Chapter 36, Page 202)

"His affection for her soon sunk into indifference; hers lasted a little longer." (Chapter 50, Page 295)

Pride and Prejudice Quotes about Love

"In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed." (Chapter 34, Page 185)

"You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you." (Chapter 34, Page 185)

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." (Chapter 1, Page 1)

"To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love." (Chapter 3, Page 10)

"We are all fools in love." (Chapter 24, Page 133)

"A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment." (Chapter 6, Page 28)

"There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well." (Chapter 24, Page 133)

"If a woman is partial to a man, and does not endeavour to conceal it, he must find it out." (Chapter 6, Page 23)

"My affections and wishes are unchanged, but one word from you will silence me on this subject for ever." (Chapter 58, Page 351)

"You have bewitched me, body and soul." (Note: This quote is from the 2005 film adaptation and does not appear in the original novel.)

Pride and Prejudice Quotes about Marriage

"Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance." (Chapter 6, Page 24)

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." (Chapter 1, Page 1)

"A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment." (Chapter 6, Page 28)

"An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. From this day you must be a stranger to one of your parents." (Chapter 20, Page 107)

"It is particularly incumbent on those who never change their opinion, to be secure of judging properly at first." (Chapter 18, Page 93)

"Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love a little now and then." (Chapter 24, Page 133)

"The business of her life was to get her daughters married; its solace was visiting and news." (Chapter 1, Page 2)

"You could not make me happy, and I am convinced that I am the last woman in the world who would make you so." (Chapter 19, Page 105)

"It is by no means certain that another offer of marriage may ever be made you." (Chapter 19, Page 105)

"A marriage where either partner cannot respect or value the other is bound to bring unhappiness." (Implied throughout the novel.)

Pride and Prejudice Quotes about Pride

"My good opinion once lost is lost forever." (Chapter 11, Page 57)

"I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine." (Chapter 5, Page 21)

"Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously." (Chapter 5, Page 21)

"You showed me how insufficient were all my pretensions to please a woman worthy of being pleased." (Chapter 58, Page 350)

"I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle." (Chapter 58, Page 351)

"Could you expect me to rejoice in the inferiority of your connections?" (Chapter 34, Page 190)

"You are too proud, Mr. Darcy, to take an interest in someone so beneath you." (Chapter 34, Page 188)

"There is, I believe, in every disposition a tendency to some particular evil, a natural defect, which not even the best education can overcome." (Chapter 11, Page 59)

"To be proud of one's family is a very different thing from a pride in its wealth." (Chapter 29, Page 167)

"Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us." (Chapter 5, Page 21)

Pride and Prejudice Quotes from Dialogue between Elizabeth and Darcy

"You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you." (Chapter 34, Page 185)

"From the very beginning, your manners impressed me as being arrogant." (Chapter 34, Page 188)

"My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you." (Chapter 34, Page 185)

"You are too generous to trifle with me." (Chapter 58, Page 351)

"Your reproof, so well applied, I shall never forget." (Chapter 58, Page 351)

"If you will thank me," he replied, "let it be for yourself alone. That the wish of giving happiness to you might add force to the other inducements which led me on, I shall not attempt to deny." (Chapter 58, Page 352)

"I have every reason in the world to think ill of you." (Chapter 34, Page 188)

"Do you talk by rule, then, while you are dancing?" (Chapter 6, Page 27)

"Had you behaved in a more gentlemanlike manner." (Chapter 34, Page 188)

"Your defect is to hate everybody."

"And yours," he replied with a smile, "is willfully to misunderstand them." (Chapter 11, Page 57)

Funny Pride and Prejudice Quotes

"For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn?" (Chapter 57, Page 344)

"You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends." (Chapter 1, Page 3)

"She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me." (Chapter 3, Page 13)

"What are men to rocks and mountains?" (Chapter 27, Page 163)

"I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading!" (Chapter 11, Page 51)

"Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love a little now and then." (Chapter 24, Page 133)

"You never see a fault in anybody. All the world are good and agreeable in your eyes." (Chapter 4, Page 16)

"A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment." (Chapter 6, Page 28)

"You could not make me happy, and I am convinced that I am the last woman in the world who would make you so." (Chapter 19, Page 105)

"An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. From this day you must be a stranger to one of your parents." (Chapter 20, Page 107)

FAQ

Q1: What is the most famous quote from Pride and Prejudice?

The opening line is likely the most famous: "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."

Q2: What does Darcy say to Elizabeth when he proposes?

His first, unsuccessful proposal includes: "In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you." He then details his objections to her family. His second proposal is not directly quoted.

Q3: What was Elizabeth Bennet's famous quote?

A key quote from her rejection of Darcy is: "From the very beginning, from the first moment, I may almost say, of my acquaintance with you, your manners impressing me with the fullest belief of your arrogance, your conceit, and your selfish disdain of the feelings of others, were such as to form that dislike which I have since so consistently retained."

Q4: What is Jane Austen's most famous quote?

While the opening of Pride and Prejudice is a strong contender, another frequently cited quote (from Emma) is: "If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more."

Conclusion

Pride and Prejudice is a treasure trove of insightful and memorable quotes that continue to captivate readers across generations. By exploring these themes - be it love, pride, or first impressions - Jane Austen invites readers to reflect on human nature and societal values.

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