What Jane Austen Quotes From Pride And Prejudice Are Iconic?

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Rebecca
Rebecca
2025-08-28 13:51:31
Rainy commutes are perfect for reciting passages from 'Pride and Prejudice' in my head. I like to think of the quotes as characters themselves — some flirt, some scold, some confess. For instance, the novel’s swaggering opener, "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife," always plays the role of the satirist. Then there’s Elizabeth’s crisp critique, "I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine," which reads like a salon-worthy zinger aimed at wounded dignity.

Darcy’s confession—"You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you"—lands like a confession in the quiet of a drawing room, immediately followed by the novel’s introspective whisper, "Till this moment I never knew myself." Those two lines together trace the awkward flip from misjudgment to self-knowledge. I also toss in smaller favorites during conversations: "Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously," and the rueful, domestic realism of "Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance." Watching adaptations, I’ll notice which directors linger on which line—those choices reveal what they think the book cares about most.
Ruby
Ruby
2025-08-29 20:46:52
Every time I open 'Pride and Prejudice' I grin at that first line — "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." That opening is iconic because it sets the whole tone: witty, ironic, and quietly savage about social expectations. I still quote it to friends when we talk about modern dating disasters.

Some other lines that stick with me are Elizabeth's sharp, personal digs like "I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine," and Darcy's thunderbolt of honesty, "You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you." They’re great contrast: one shows wounded ego with wit, the other is awkward, passionate confession. I also love the quieter, reflective ones — "Till this moment I never knew myself" captures a surprising self-awareness that feels timeless.

Beyond the famous lines, there are smaller gems I whisper to myself: "Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously" and Charlotte Lucas's pragmatic, "Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance." Each quote brings a scene back to life. If you want a line to throw into conversation, start with the opening — it never fails to get a smile or a raised eyebrow.
Brady
Brady
2025-08-29 21:24:02
On a lazy Sunday I’ll reread snippets from 'Pride and Prejudice' and still get chills at Darcy’s proposal: "You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you." That raw, surprising confession does so much work. Then Elizabeth’s retort — her whole internal monologue after that moment — is full of wit, like "I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine." Those two lines alone map the emotional geography of the novel: pride, misunderstanding, and stubborn hearts learning. I also find the opening, "It is a truth universally acknowledged..." endlessly useful when poking fun at social rituals. Little lines like "I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading!" feel like private nods from the book to bookish me, while Charlotte’s pragmatic observation, "Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance," keeps things grounded. They’re quotable, repeatable, and pop up in adaptations constantly, which is why so many of us can finish each other’s sentences with Austen lines.
Yasmin
Yasmin
2025-08-30 10:18:11
Late-night pages and overheard quotes at parties: that’s where 'Pride and Prejudice' lives for me. The most famous remains the opening, "It is a truth universally acknowledged..." — perfect for sarcasm. Then there’s Elizabeth’s quick sting, "I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine," which I use when someone insults my taste in anime or comics.

My heart still skips at Darcy’s simple, earnest, "You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you." Paired with "Till this moment I never knew myself," it’s the emotional core of the whole book. Those lines are why people keep coming back: they’re sharp, human, and sneaky in how they reveal feelings. Try saying one aloud next time you need theatrical effect—people listen.
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