25 Most Memorable Quotes, Ranked

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25 Most Memorable Quotes, Ranked

The 2005 film adaptation of the classic Jane Austen novel has brought Pride and Prejudice Movie appeals to a whole new demographic of audience. With Keira Knightley, Rosamund Pike, Donald Sutherland, Matthew Macfadyen and many others, Pride and Prejudice It was a remarkably wonderful adaptation. The period drama was not as steamy and awkward as many period dramas. The romantic drama connected with a new generation, and is still widely watched and admired by fans.

Jane Austen’s works continue to be some of the most popular adaptations since their release in the early 1800s. Austen’s novels have stood the test of time as people read and reread her work for her prose. Its universal space and character are as relevant today as they were in the 19th century. There have been several adaptations of Austen’s work. Thanks to those Pride and Prejudice Movie quotes, it remains a highlight From her adaptations, still connecting with audiences over 20 years after its release.

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“My good opinion, once lost, is lost forever.”

Mr. Darcy


Mr. Darcy talking to Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice 2005

The theme of each version of the story is in the title. While Elizabeth’s pride is wounded from her initial interactions with Mr. Darcy, his prejudice does not allow him to see her family as the loving unit they are. His “good opinion” is hard to earn. When he explains who he is with this line, it is also made clear, before the audience knows the full story of Wickham, that Mr. Darcy is very determined and stubborn.

Once he has formed an opinion about someone, it is very difficult for him to change his opinion. If someone has already earned his admiration and then does something to lose it, he is not the kind of person to freely give forgiveness. This is very clear in the situation with Wickham. Mr. Wickham breaks Georgiana’s heart after making so many false promises that Mr. Darcy will never trust the man he once considered a friend.

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“One of these days, Lizzy, someone will catch your eye, and then you’ll have to watch your tongue.”

Jane Bennett


Keira Knightley as Elizabeth and Rosamund Pike as Jane Bennet read a letter in Pride and Prejudice.

While some of the letters in Pride and Prejudice Believe that Elizabeth Bennet has such a caustic sense of humor about the people in society because she is bitter about not being married, this is not the case. Elizabeth turns down proposals because she only wants to marry if she really loves someone. Love matches were not exactly the norm in Jane Austen’s life. It was much more common for a marriage to be more transactional, a way to bond two families and protect interests like land and inheritance.

Jane is often the one amused by Elizabeth’s comments about the people in society around them. Despite this, she sees through what others assume is bitterness. Elizabeth really does not like all the pretending involved in society and dislikes that she is not supposed to be herself in public. Jane’s insinuation here is that one day, Elizabeth may feel the need to curb her views in society once she falls in love.

The beauty of Elizabeth’s relationship with Mr. Darcy is that she doesn’t have to. He loves her even through his misconceptions of her and her biting remarks to him.

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“…With so evident a design of insulting me, you chose to tell me you liked me against your better judgement.”

Elizabeth Bennett


A gold tinted image features Elizabeth Bennet in the foreground and Mr. Darcy in the background for Pride and Prejudice 2005

When Mr. Barsey tries to tell Elizabeth Benny how he really feels about her, he does so along with a litany of reasons why he shouldn’t feel anything for her. He says unfair things about her and her family, but he doesn’t mean anything bad at all. He simply wants to explain his perception of events, and that he cares for her despite that perception.

Elizabeth, however, is not swayed by his honesty with her. Instead, she only gets angrier at him. She doesn’t understand how he can expect her to be happy about his growing feelings for her while he stands in front of her and insults her to make his point. A variation of this conversation occurs in each version of Pride and PrejudiceBut Keira Knightley’s reaction as Elizabeth is perfect, and her hurt and anger is part of what makes the exchange so memorable.

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“What have you done to poor Mr. Darcy?”

Charlotte Lucas


Charlotte Lucas in Pride & Prejudice 2005

On its own, the line might not be particularly memorable. Fans of Pride and Prejudice, however, know that there is another baffling exchange between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy—baffling for Elizabeth, that is, not the audience.

Mr. Darcy comes into a room to talk to Elizabeth, already aware of his growing feelings for her. While they exchange pleasantries and Elizabeth offers him tea, he refuses the tea and effectively bolts from her presence. He leaves the room just as Charlotte enters, and since Elizabeth and Charlotte do not have the same context for his actions as the audienceHe looks like a man haunted by a ghost, or potentially, scared of something Elizabeth said to him.

It makes Charlotte’s line amusing, but it also makes Elizabeth’s admission that she has no idea what she’s done downright hilarious.

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“Although she may well perish with the shame of such a mother.”

Elizabeth Bennett


Mrs Bennet speaking at a window in Pride and Prejudice 2005

While Elizabeth may find most people she meets objectively horrible, her mother understands the reality of the situation better than Elizabeth. The Bennet family consists of elderly parents and five daughters, two of whom are already older than the age most women are married in the era in which they live. None of the daughters will inherit the family property and there is no modern safety net for them. That’s why Mrs. Bennet tracks down matches at every possible opportunity, including when Jane catches a cold and is, luckily, locked up in a rich house to relax.

While Mrs. Bennet becomes dramatic, discussing the potential for Jane to actually die, Mr. Bennet is certain that Jane will not die of a cold. Elizabeth makes fun of her mother though, noting that Jane could just die of shame at her mother’s antics instead. While Elizabeth has no problem mocking her mother in front of the rest of the family, of course, she doesn’t do it when they are in public or at a social event. Despite her mother’s antics annoying her and embarrassing Jane, Elizabeth clearly still loves her dearly.

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“Lizzy for every day, my pearl for Sunday, and … God the divine … but only on very special occasions.”

Elizabeth Bennet to Mr. Darcy


Elizabeth looks at Mr. Darcy in the scene of Pride and Prejudice

“You can just call me” MRS. Darcy “…when you are completely, and perfectly, and incandescently happy.”

At the end of Pride & PrejudiceElizabeth Bennet was past her pride and Mr. Darcy shed his prejudice, and they finally found love with each other. Throughout most of the movie, Mr. Darcy cannot communicate well with Elizabeth, feeling flustered, confused and embarrassed, often in equal measure. But, in the end, They found their way into each other’s arms and were both completely in love..

Elizabeth says that he should only call her Mrs. Darcy when he is “Incandescently happy.”

The last scene saw them sitting outdoors, the house in the far background. He looked her in the eyes and called her “my dear,” which Elizabeth didn’t like. As she explained, that’s what her father called her mother when he was angry. When Mr. Darcy asked what he should call her, she gave him this amusing list of names. When Elizabeth Says he should only call her Mrs. Darcy when he is “Incandescently happy“, he calls her that exact name – five times in a row – before he kisses her to end the movie.

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“You see, he and I are so alike.”

Elizabeth to Mr. Bennet


Elizabeth spoke with Mr. Bennet in Pride and Prejudice

“He was a fool about so many things, about Jane, and others…but then so was I.”

When Mr. Darcy asks Mr. Bennet for Elizabeth’s hand in marriage, Elizabeth comes in next to talk to her father. He knows that Elizabeth was unhappy with Mr. Darcy’s actions throughout the movie. He wants to make sure of her that this is really something she wants since he believes her.”Enemies“Mr. Darcy. That’s when Elizabeth breaks down and says she doesn’t hate Mr. Darcy at all; she loves him. When Mr. Bennet seems confused, Elizabeth explains that Mr. Darcy does some stupid things, but she likes it.

Both were proud and both showed a sense of prejudice in their actions. It was when Elizabeth realized that they were both to blame that she realized that she loved him and he loved her back. This is when she finally decided she wanted to get married. This was something that Elizabeth had to learn about herself, and she fully explained it to her father, because she realized that she was as stupid as Mr. Darcy, and the only way to find happiness was to admit their faults.

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“I can’t believe anyone can deserve you…”

Mr. Bennet to Elizabeth


Mr. Bennet gives his consent in Pride and Prejudice

“But it appears that I am overruled. So, I heartily give my consent.”

Donald Sutherland is masterfully at Pride & Prejudice Like Mr. Bennet. While Elizabeth’s mother is a handful and often overwhelmed, Mr. Bennet remains composed, cares for his family, and most of all, loves his Lizzie with all his heart and soul. When Mrs. Bennet tries to force Elizabeth into a loveless marriage, Mr. Bennet disapproves. however, When Elizabeth finally finds love, he is overwhelmed with emotion. This comes after Mr. Darcy asks for Elizabeth’s hand in marriage.

When she tells her father that she loves Mr. Darcy very much, tears come to Mr. Bennet’s eyes.

Mr. Bennet doesn’t know how to react. He believes that Darcy is a cruel person for much of the movie, only to learn about his true heart by the end. When Mr. Darcy asks for Elizabeth’s hand in marriage, Mr. Bennet wants to ensure that it is what she wants. When she tells her father she loves Mr. Darcy fully, tears come to Mr. Bennet’s eyes as he delivers the line to show his happiness with his daughter finally finding love. Mrs. Bennet wants to push all her daughters into marriage, but Mr. Bennet wants more for Elizabeth.

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“Oh, ‘quite good’ is not ‘very good’. I’m satisfied.”

Elizabeth to Georgiana Darcy


Elizabeth meets Georgiana in Pride and Prejudice

There was a scene in the movie where Elizabeth sees Mr. Darcy hugging a young woman. She rushes out in a panic, believing that it is Mr. Darcy’s romantic partner and that she has seduced his love for her, but it is his younger sister. When Elizabeth realizes the mistake, she returns and meets Georgiana. She says her brother says Elizabeth plays the piano “so well.” This comment refers to an earlier scene in the movie when Lady Catherine forces Elizabeth to act.

Elizabeth declines the compliment and Mr. Darcy explains he said “very good” and not “so good.” It was a fun pun that showed their awkwardness in their relationship And the fact that it refers back to a previous awkward moment for Elizabeth, making light of it as a new beginning for the two. Pride & Prejudice is as much a comedy of errors as a romantic epic. Many things happen that Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth take the wrong way, and it causes their relationship to have some peaks and valleys.

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“You have insulted me in every possible way, and now there is nothing more to say.”

Elizabeth to Lady Catherine de Bourgh


Lady Catherine insulting Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice

When Elizabeth meets Lady Catherine de Bourgh, it is not a pleasant experience. Lady Catherine talked about Elizabeth’s family, insulted her mother and demanded that Elizabeth play the piano to entertain the dinner crowd. She was a great and unforgiving woman. Lady Catherine spoke down to Elizabeth and the young woman never knew how to react, afraid to defend herself against the overheard woman. This leads to a moment later in the movie when Lady Catherine shows up at Elizabeth’s home.

It was the moment that Elizabeth finally stopped letting people push her around.

She demands that Elizabeth never see Mr. Darcy again and never enter into an engagement with him in the future. This time, Elizabeth finally stands up for herself. She refuses to make such a promise, delivers the quote to Lady Catherine, and then orders her to leave her home. The look on Lady Catherine’s face was priceless, and that was the moment when Elizabeth finally stopped letting people push her around and became a true Jane Austen hero. It perfectly counters her earlier meeting with the woman.

Mr. Collins


Mr. Collins and Elizabeth Bennet at dinner in Pride and Prejudice

Mr. Bennet has no male heirs and only his daughters. This means that there is no one to inherit his land, because none of the women are allowed to do so according to the law. As a result, Mr. Collins will inherit the home and land when Mr. Bennet dies. So, the idea of ​​marrying and settling all the daughters into new families is very important to Mrs. Bennet. However, none of the girls have any desire or eyes for Mr. Collins – although he has strong feelings for Elizabeth Bennet.

Mr. Collins is rather boring, does not add much to the conversation, and is not the best suitor for any of the Bennet daughters, although Mrs. Bennet believes that one of her daughters should marry him, as this would ensure that the home remains. In the family by marriage. however, He does little to win the family – and shows as much during this lunch scene. In this hilariously awkward line, Mr. Collins is overly excited about the state of the boiled potatoes at the dinner the Bennets have prepared for him.

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“I don’t have the gift of conversing easily with people I’ve never met before.”

Mr. Darcy


Mr. Darcy starts off into the distance in Pride and Prejudice

Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy have completely different personalities, as Elizabeth can easily talk to new people and make friends fairly quickly, while Mr. Darcy has none of these skills. He can build relationships over time, however Mr. Darcy is not very comfortable meeting new people. He shows up at the beginning of the movie for a giant party and is uncomfortable and stiff throughout the event, barely speaking to anyone. This includes Elizabeth, who tries to make conversation.

Later in the movie, Mr. Darcy explains his position at the party. Mr. Darcy is self-aware enough to be able to tell Elizabeth he is uncomfortable in a room full of people he doesn’t know. This never changes throughout the movie, but Mr. Darcy shows that he is more than willing to talk to people once he gets to know them better. The quote is even better because Elizabeth mocks him and tells him to “Four“More, which is a line Lady Catherine delivered to you earlier in the movie.

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“No, I prefer to be unsociable and taciturn. Makes it all that much more enjoyable, don’t you think?”

Elizabeth Bennett


Elizabeth Bennet read a book in Pride and Prejudice 2005

This is another Pride & Prejudice Quote that proves how different Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are, especially about their personalities. Mr. Darcy has more of a brooding personality and doesn’t mind being alone, while Elizabeth is more friendly and enjoys talking to people. The two often do not see eye to eye and, for most of the movie, they seem upset with each other because of their inherent differences, but of course, they do fall in love at the end of the story.

Many times in the movie, Mr. Darcy comes across as unlikable and rude. However, this is not his true personality once someone gets to know him. Mr. Darcy is often awkward, and he shows that he does not know how to react when he talks to a woman as frank and stubborn as Elizabeth Bennet. However, by the end, Elizabeth understands Mr. Darcy’s eccentricity, and When she says the line, it is done as a sarcastic joke to the man she was in love with.

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“Your selfish disdain for the feelings of others has made me realize that you are the last person in the world I could ever be prevailed upon to marry.”

Elizabeth Bennett


Mr Darcy and Elizabeth arguing at a ball in Pride and Prejudice 2005

Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet go through a strange courtship through most of the story, as Elizabeth truly thinks that Mr. Darcy hates her and everything he does is meant to hurt her. This specific Pride & Prejudice The quote has a strong basis in two big things that happened earlier in the movie. At the big party, Jane dances with others and doesn’t pay Mr. Bingley much attention. Mr. Darcy believes that she is not as interested as Mr. Bingley is and Convinced his friend that she could not be the best for him, breaking their relationship.

Elizabeth thinks that Mr. Darcy did it out of his hatred for her and her family. Later in the movie, George Wickham lies to Elizabeth about how Mr. Darcy wronged him, even though George broke Mr. Darcy’s sister’s heart. When Mr. Darcy first confesses his feelings to Elizabeth, She shoots him down and delivers the scathing quote. Mr. Darcy explains why he interfered with Jane and Mr. Bingley’s relationship, but Elizabeth doesn’t care. These actions, even the untrue ones, make Elizabeth hate Mr. Darcy more than anything.

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“We are all fools in love.”

Charlotte Lucas


Elizabeth and Charlotte spoke at a ball in Pride and Prejudice 2005

Bennet family friend Charlotte says this dream-like line at the ball where the Bennet sisters attempt to find suitable suitors. Pride and PrejudiceLike most of Austen’s work, has a great balance between romance, comedy and drama, and This is one of the most romantic lines in this adaptationWhich is not a quote from Mr. Darcy or Elizabeth Bennet. The line is instead of a character who wants to be romantic but understands she has to marry for status and comfort.

Charlotte is getting older, and she knows her time is near. While she sees her friend Elizabeth as someone who is in no rush, Charlotte is a much more unhappy romantic throughout the movie. She wants love and sees those around her find it while she keeps dreaming. This sadly leads Charlotte to quickly accept Mr. Collins’ marriage proposal. While Elizabeth does not understand this way of thinking at all, it does a good job of showing how different she is even from her friends.

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“You can’t make me happy and I’m convinced that I’m the last person in the world who can make you happy.”

Elizabeth Bennett


Mr Collins offers Elizabeth a flower in Pride and Prejudice 2005

Mr. Collins proposes marriage to Elizabeth, and he doesn’t even give her a chance to answer. And when she turns him down, he makes her do it in order to look modest, as girls should do. But Elizabeth puts the nail in the coffin with them lines. They may be harsh, but they are true. Elizabeth wants to let things happen to her. And she doesn’t want to marry someone she doesn’t respect. What she says is true, and although hurtful, it’s best for both people.

Things got even worse when the door opened after her rejection and all her sisters started laughing at Mr. Collins. He was humiliated and assured that none of his children would ever marry the man. Mrs. Bennet knew that this could lose them since he would inherit their home, and he quickly left and returned. Mr. Collins married Charlotte, but this was a moment where Elizabeth showed that she was strong and refused to accept anything less than true love from her suitors.

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“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. Bennett


The Bennet sisters with their father while reading a letter in Pride and Prejudice 2005

Mr. Collins will inherit the Bennet family’s home and estate after Mr. Bennet’s passing because he has no sons. In such a situation, Mrs. Bennet is especially anxious to make sure that all her daughters are married and well-settled. Mr. Collins shows interest in Jane, but Mrs. Bennet knows that she could potentially marry Mr. Bingley, the better suitor. Then she pushes Mr. Collins to Elizabeth, thinking that the marriage between Elizabeth and Mr. Collins is in the best interest of the whole family.

Elizabeth is strong against him. Fortunately, her father takes her side in the situation, being thoroughly unimpressed with Mr. Collins, and gives her the validation she needs to go against her mother. Mrs. Collins sees a hopeless situation and believes that Elizabeth will never get married. She also knows that she can leave Elizabeth without anything once Mr. Bennet dies. However, Mr. Bennet has no intention of dying anytime soon, and he only wants what is best for Elizabeth, and that is not Mr. Collins.

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“Can you die of happiness?”

Jane Bennett


Charlotte alongside Elizabeth and Jane in a crowd at a ball in Pride and Prejudice 2005

Jane and Mr. Bingley are of the same temperament. They are both quiet, modest, and shy. They are very much in love with each other, but think the other is not as interested in them as they are which leads to them being away from each other for a while. At one point, Elizabeth tells Mr. Darcy that Jane is shy and hardly shares her feelings with anyone, not even her own sister. When Mr. Darcy realizes this, he sets out to make things right.

Mr. Bingley returns, and after an awkward moment at the beginning, he proposes and Jane accepts; Both are ecstatic. Jane never reveals her emotions as clearly as Elizabeth. It is only after the engagement that She makes it very clear to Elizabeth how happy she is now. It is a very sweet moment to see such an excited Jane, who usually suppresses her emotions. When she says she willDie of happiness“, it shows that she has found true love and Elizabeth begins to see a future for herself as well.

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“Only the deepest love will convince me in marriage, which is why I will end an old maid.”

Elizabeth Bennett


A close-up of Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice 2005

This is one of those moments when Elizabeth clarifies her position on marriage and love. She does not condemn it but she makes it very clear that she will marry only for love. She realizes that this determination would most likely lead to her ending up as an old maid because she knows that there is a huge possibility that she would not fall in love so deeply with anyone around her. It is part of the “pride” in the title of the story, because Elizabeth is very proud, which keeps her from finding true happiness.

This causes her to look down on those around her, although she never realizes that she is doing so – even when it is aimed at Mr. Collins or in anger at Mr. Darcy. While Mr. Darcy shows his signs of prejudice, by judging others, Elizabeth also judges people, but only because she has so much pride And expect no less from those around you, no matter how hard it may be for them. However, she can find love in the end when she realizes her faults, and this quote shows part of the journey of discovery.

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“When you have five daughters, Lizzie, tell me what else will occupy your thoughts.”

Mrs. Bennet


Mrs. Bennet from Pride and Prejudice 2005

Elizabeth mocks Ms. Bennet for her unsavory interest in matters of marriage. When Lydia runs away, Mrs. Bennet goes to sleep because she can’t handle the news. But when she finds out that Lydia is married, Mrs. Bennet is immediately excited again that her 15-year-old daughter has managed to get married. She thinks it is something to congratulate, and she is quickly back on her feet and ready to move on to push her other daughters into marriage.

When she rushes downstairs to meet Lydia and her new husband, Elizabeth mocks her For doing so, however, Mrs. Bennet is unapologetic. She has five daughters, who will inherit nothing after their father’s death. Of course, that’s the only thing she’s worried about. It seems that Mrs. Bennet will marry her daughter to anyone, no matter whether it is love or not, but she has strong concerns as a mother about their future. She does it out of love as a mother, something Elizabeth never fully understands.

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