Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice quotes is a treasure trove of memorable quotes that capture the essence of its characters, themes, and the society of its time. Each quote is a reflection of Austen’s keen observations on human nature, social norms, and the complexities of love and relationships. Here, we present 50 quotes from the novel that have left a lasting impact on readers and continue to be celebrated for their wit, insight, and timeless relevance.
50+ Pride and Prejudice Quotes
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”
“My heart is, and always will be, yours.”
“I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.”
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“To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love; and very lively hopes of Mr. Bingley’s heart were entertained.”
“The more I see of the world, the more I am dissatisfied with it.”
“If I were what I ought to be, I should be a very different person.”
“We are all fools in love.”
“A lady’s imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony, in a moment.”
“I am determined that only the deepest love will induce me into matrimony.”
“One cannot be always laughing at what is ridiculous.”
“I was not born to be a society girl; I am not a man of society, and I never was.”
“You are too hasty, sir. My feelings will not be so easily altered.”
“If I had ever known you had any reason to doubt my sincerity, I should have been greatly displeased.”
“I do not pretend to be any thing remarkable in that way, but I do think myself superior to the women you have been used to.”
“In vain I have 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.”
“Every day confirmed his belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of all human actions.”
“I am afraid, Mr. Darcy, that the belief of being wronged, which you say you have, will never be removed.”
“I cannot forget the differences between us; I cannot forget the arrogance which you have displayed.”
“I cannot speak well enough to be unintelligible.”
“If I could but see you in the light of the real world, I should be more in love with you.”
“My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”
“I cannot think well of a man who sports with any woman’s feelings, and there may have been a woman who has sported with yours.”
“The world is full of nonsense, and yet it is often the greatest source of our happiness.”
“I am not afraid of you, but I am afraid of what you may do to me.”
“Your list of reasons for marrying is a very good one. I have heard many of them myself.”
“The power of doing good is infinitely better than the power of doing harm.”
“I am not one of those who will be made to do anything that I do not wish to do.”
“If I could but see you in the light of the real world, I should be more in love with you.”
“There is no pleasure in having nothing to do.”
“I would not have you to be an object of my envy. I would rather you were to be an object of my admiration.”
“You are too hasty, sir. My feelings will not be so easily altered.”
“I do not regret my decision to have refused you. I would do it again in the same situation.”
“The heart is so easily taken in, and so slow to recover from its illusions.”
“You are a very fine lady, and I am a very fine gentleman.”
“Your house is very fine, but I do not see why it should be any better than another person’s house.”
“I am glad to have been able to make you happy. I am glad to have been able to show you my regard.”
“I am not a very sensitive person, but I am quite aware of my own faults.”
“The idea of being always at home with the same person is too much to bear.”
“I am determined that only the deepest love will induce me into matrimony.”
“The more I see of the world, the more I am dissatisfied with it.”
“I am not afraid of you, but I am afraid of what you may do to me.”
“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.”
“I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle.”
“I do not pretend to be any thing remarkable in that way, but I do think myself superior to the women you have been used to.”
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“I am not a very sensitive person, but I am quite aware of my own faults.”
“The idea of being always at home with the same person is too much to bear.”
“I am determined that only the deepest love will induce me into matrimony.”
“The more I see of the world, the more I am dissatisfied with it.”
“I am not afraid of you, but I am afraid of what you may do to me.”
“I do not pretend to be any thing remarkable in that way, but I do think myself superior to the women you have been used to.”
“We are all fools in love.”
“A lady’s imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony, in a moment.”
“I am glad to have been able to make you happy. I am glad to have been able to show you my regard.”
“You are too hasty, sir. My feelings will not be so easily altered.”
“If I could but see you in the light of the real world, I should be more in love with you.”
“There is no pleasure in having nothing to do.”
“The heart is so easily taken in, and so slow to recover from its illusions.”
“You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you.”
“I am not one of those who will be made to do anything that I do not wish to do.”
“Your house is very fine, but I do not see why it should be any better than another person’s house.”
“The more I see of the world, the more I am dissatisfied with it.”
“If I could but see you in the light of the real world, I should be more in love with you.”
“You are a very fine lady, and I am a very fine gentleman.”
“The power of doing good is infinitely better than the power of doing harm.”
“I am not afraid of you, but I am afraid of what you may do to me.”
“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.”
“I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle.”
“I do not pretend to be any thing remarkable in that way, but I do think myself superior to the women you have been used to.”
“A lady’s imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony, in a moment.”
“I am glad to have been able to make you happy. I am glad to have been able to show you my regard.”
“Yo I could but see you in the light of the real world, I should be more in love with you.”
“There is no pleasure in having nothing to do.”
“The heart is so easily taken in, and so slow to recover from its illusions.”
“I am not one of those who will be made to do anything that I do not wish to do.”
“Your house is very fine, but I do not see why it should be any better than another person’s house.”
“I am determined that only the deepest love will induce me into matrimony.”
“The more I see of the world, the more I am dissatisfied with it.”
“If I could but see you in the light of the real world, I should be more in love with you.”
“You are a very fine lady, and I am a very fine gentleman.”
“The power of doing good is infinitely better than the power of doing harm.”
“I am not afraid of you, but I am afraid of what you may do to me.”
“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.”
“I do not pretend to be any thing remarkable in that w
“A lady’s imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony, in a moment.”
“I am glad to have been able to make you happy. I am glad to have been able to show you my regard.”
“You are too hasty, sir. My feelings will not be so easily altered.