Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice quotes
Memorable lines from Pride and Prejudice, word for word as they are lettered in the graphic novel. Page numbers refer to the graphic novel.
Key lines, in story order
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”
Page 3 · Mrs. Bennet announces Bingley's arrival at Netherfield. “She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me; and I am in no humour at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men.”
Page 9 · Darcy slightingly rejects dancing with Elizabeth. “A woman must have a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing, and the modern languages... and to all this she must yet add something more substantial, in the improvement of her mind by extensive reading.”
Page 17 · The drawing room debate on the accomplished woman. “He cannot bear to hear George Wickham mentioned... The world is blinded by his fortune and consequence, or frightened by his high and imposing manners.”
Page 26 · Wickham tells Elizabeth his tragic fabricated story about Darcy. “I thank you again and again for the honour you have done me... but to accept them is absolutely impossible.”
Page 34 · Elizabeth refuses Collins; household chaos ensues. “Upon my word, you give your opinion very decidedly for so young a person.”
Page 44 · Elizabeth meets the overbearing Lady Catherine de Bourgh. “You mean to frighten me, Mr. Darcy, by coming in all this state to hear me? But I will not be alarmed...”
Page 47 · Elizabeth and Darcy spar affectionately at the pianoforte. “You could not have made me the offer of your hand in any possible way that would have tempted me to accept it.”
Page 52 · Elizabeth's furious rejection of Darcy. “Till this moment I never knew myself.”
Page 54 · Elizabeth reads Darcy's letter and experiences a profound epiphany. “He is the best landlord, and the best master... that ever lived.”
Page 60 · The housekeeper reveals Darcy's true noble character. “I am only resolved to act in that manner, which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness, without reference to you, or to any person so wholly unconnected with me.”
Page 77 · Elizabeth's fiery confrontation with Lady Catherine in the garden. “My affections and wishes are unchanged; but one word from you will silence me on this subject for ever.”
Page 80 · Darcy proposes a second time and Elizabeth accepts.
Quotes by character
“Indeed, sir, I have not the least intention of dancing. You wanted to despise my taste, but I love to thwart such designs.”
Elizabeth Bennet, page 13 
“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.”
Mr. Darcy, page 51 
“I am the happiest creature in the world, Lizzy! He loves me—he has always loved me!”
Jane Bennet, page 75 
“You dance divinely, Miss Bennet! I do believe this is the pleasantest ball I have ever attended.”
Mr. Bingley, page 8 
“Lydia will never be easy until she has exposed herself in some public place, and we can get off at so little expense. Let her go.”
Mr. Bennet, page 57 
“You must know that I am thinking of his marrying one of them! You must visit him the moment he arrives!”
Mrs. Bennet, page 4 
“See my ring! Mrs. Wickham! How do you like it, Lizzy?”
Lydia Bennet, page 71 
“George Wickham, ladies. Entirely at your service.”
George Wickham, page 24 
“My reasons for marrying are, first, that I think it a right thing for every clergyman in easy circumstances... and second, that I am convinced it will add very greatly to my happiness.”
Mr. Collins, page 33 
“Why should you be surprised? I am not handsome, Lizzy, and have no fortune. Mr. Collins's character is respectable, and his situation in life is all that I can desire.”
Charlotte Lucas, page 36 
“Pray, Mr. Darcy, is not Miss Elizabeth Bennet much altered? For my part, I could see no beauty in her face whatever.”
Caroline Bingley, page 64 
“You are a very strange girl! I am not used to having my questions parried.”
Lady Catherine de Bourgh, page 45 
“You are too sensible a girl, Lizzy, to fall in love merely because you are warned against it. Wickham has no fortune.”
Mrs. Gardiner, page 39 
“Darcy congratulates himself on having lately saved a dear friend from the inconveniences of a most imprudent marriage.”
Colonel Fitzwilliam, page 49 
“I shall gladly favor the company with another song!”
Mary Bennet, page 32 
“Capital party, Mr. Darcy! Hertfordshire society is exceedingly lively, is it not?”
Sir William Lucas, page 12
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