50 Pride And Prejudice Quotes On Love & More
Last updated on January 5th, 2024 at 10:08 am
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Pride and Prejudice, published in 1813, is a fictional romance novel by Jane Austen. The book showcases the unconventional love story of Elizabeth Bennet, the country gentleman’s daughter, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a wealthy landowner. Pride and Prejudice movie, released in 2005, is based on the same book and follows the tale of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. The story conveys how they must let go of their respective pride and prejudice to better their relationship.
Having sold over 20 million copies, Pride and Prejudice is one of the most popular English literature novels. It has provided the readers with a beautiful love story mixed with sarcasm and realistic characters. Pride and Prejudice quotes are famous among its fans because of its realist approach and capability to impact the readers deeply.
So, if you are also a fan of the novel, then get prepared to dive deep into the world of Pride and Prejudice with our amazing quotes.
Pride And Prejudice Movie Quotes
The Pride and Prejudice movie has given us some beautiful visuals and has allowed us to see our favourite characters on the screen. And for the first time, we saw the characters delivering such powerful dialogues. Let’s have a look at some of the best Pride and Prejudice movie quotes.
“You have bewitched me body and soul. And I love…I love…I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.”
MR. DARCY
“I love you. Most Ardently.”
MR. DARCY
“So what do you recommend to encourage affection?” “Dancing. Even if one’s partner is barely tolerable.”
MR. DARCY AND ELIZABETH BENNET
“No. No, I prefer to be unsociable and taciturn. Makes it all so much more enjoyable, don’t you think?”
ELIZABETH BENNET
“Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins and I will never see you again, if you do.”
MR. BENNET
“I have not the pleasure of understanding you.”
MR. DARCY
“Only the deepest love will persuade me into matrimony, which is why I shall end up an old maid.”
ELIZABETH BENNET
“My good opinion once lost is lost forever.”
MR. DARCY
“A Mrs. Bennet, a Miss Bennet, a Miss Bennet, and a Miss Bennet, sir.”
NETHERFIELD BUTLER
Pride And Prejudice Love Quotes
Love is just another name for Pride and Prejudice. The beautiful tale has its moments of love where it has given us some powerful love quotes.
“Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed a little in love now and then. It is something to think of, and it gives her a sort of distinction among her companions.”
MR. BENNET
“There are very few who have heart enough to be really in love without encouragement.”
CHARLOTTE LUCAS
“We are all fools in love.”
CHARLOTTE LUCAS
“You showed me how insufficient were all my pretensions to please a woman worthy of being pleased.”
MR. DARCY
“I think you are in very great danger of making him as much in love with you as ever.”
ELIZABETH BENNET
“Could there be finer symptoms? Is not general incivility the very essence of love?”
ELIZABETH BENNET
“In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will no longer be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”
MR. DARCY
“A lady’s imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment.”
MR. DARCY
“In nine cases out of ten, a woman had better show more affection than she feels.”
CHARLOTTE LUCAS
Mr Darcy Pride And Prejudice Quotes
The romantic hero, Mr Darcy, is one of the two central characters in Pride and Prejudice. Not known to be friendly, Mr Darcy’s strong character separates him from others. Let’s have a look at some of the best Mr Darcy quotes.
“There certainly was some great mismanagement in the education of those two young men. One has got all the goodness, and the other all the appearance of it.”
MR. DARCY
“There is, I believe, in every disposition a tendency to some particular evil—a natural defect, which not even the best education can overcome.”
MR. DARCY
“You are too generous to trifle with me. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once.”
MR. DARCY
“Till this moment I never knew myself.”
MR. DARCY
“My affections and wishes are unchanged; but one word from you will silence me on this subject for ever.”
MR. DARCY
“When left alone with her, I ignored her and kept my eyes on my book, though I confess I turned over more pages than I read.”
MR. DARCY
“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”
MR. DARCY
” Mr. Wickham is blessed with such happy manners as may ensure his making friends – whether he may be equally capable of retaining them is less certain.”
MR. DARCY
“It ought to be good,” he replied, “it has been the work of many generations.”
MR. DARCY
“It shows an affection for her sister that is very pleasing.”
MR. DARCY
“Though the motives which governed me may to you very naturally appear insufficient, I have not yet learned to condemn them.”
MR. DARCY
“She would scold me, quarrel with me, torment me, tease me and laugh at me as often as may be. I was the happiest man in the world.”
MR. DARCY
Elizabeth Pride And Prejudice Quotes
Elizabeth Bennet, the protagonist in the novel, is an intelligent woman and confident in herself. Her confidence and wittiness can be felt in her sayings which have continued to inspire.
“I cannot forget the follies and vices of other so soon as I ought, nor their offenses against myself.”
ELIZABETH BENNET
“I have faults enough, but they are not, I hope, of understanding. My temper I dare not vouch for. It is, I believe, too little yielding— certainly too little for the convenience of the world.”
ELIZABETH BENNET
“The power of doing anything with quickness is always prized much by the possessor, and often without any attention to the imperfection of the performance.”
ELIZABETH BENNET
“You are mistaken, Mr. Darcy, if you suppose that the mode of your declaration affected me in any other way, than as it spared the concern which I might have felt in refusing you, had you behaved in a more gentlemanlike manner.”
ELIZABETH BENNET
“He is a gentleman, and I am a gentleman’s daughter. So far we are equal.”
ELIZABETH BENNET
“Affectation of candour is common enough—one meets with it everywhere. But to be candid without ostentation or design—to take the good of everybody’s character and make it still better, and say nothing of the bad—belongs to you alone.”
ELIZABETH BENNET
“I never could be so happy as you. Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness.”
ELIZABETH BENNET
“You shall not, for the sake of one individual, change the meaning of principle and integrity, nor endeavour to persuade yourself or me, that selfishness is prudence, and insensibility of danger security for happiness.”
ELIZABETH BENNET
“There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me.”
ELIZABETH BENNET
“Do you think that any consideration would tempt me to accept the man who has been the means of ruining, perhaps for ever, the happiness of a most beloved sister?”
ELIZABETH BENNET
“The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of merit or sense.”
ELIZABETH BENNET
“It is particularly incumbent on those who never change their opinion, to be secure of judging properly at first.”
ELIZABETH BENNET
It is understandable how this novel has taught millions about love. Great characters with a beautiful love story full of ups and downs are what makes the world of Pride and Prejudice great. We can learn from each character because they are so realistically balanced and can implement the learnings in our real life.
So, are you yet to read the book? If you are, we suggest you not wait anymore because you will find out more about love with Pride and Prejudice. Let us know which quote you liked the most and which character is your favourite. Also, please don’t forget to share the article with other Pride and Prejudice fans!
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Nitesh Kucchal
Nitesh Kuchhal, an IIM Calcutta graduate, is more than an educator—he's a mentor. With a passion for leadership and entrepreneurship, and travel. He has explored over 20 countries. Beyond teaching, he dives into psychology and discusses social issues. Though he is not a history expert, he enjoys learning about it through books, adding a historical touch to his many interests.
