Elizabeth Bennet Quotes

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And with regard to the resentment of his family, or the indi

And with regard to the resentment of his family, or the indignation of the world, if the former were excited by his marrying me, it would not give me one moment's concern-- and the world in general would have too much sense to join in the scorn.

Jane Austen Classics Elizabeth Bennet

I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mi

I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.

Pride Forgiveness Elizabeth Bennet Injury Mortification

You must learn some of my philosophy. Think only of the past

You must learn some of my philosophy. Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure.

Past Pleasure Remembrance Elizabeth Bennet

There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be f

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.

Fear Strength Courage Women Independence Dignity Stubbornness Empowerment Self Determination Elizabeth Bennet Intimidation

There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of

There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. 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.

Jane Austen Elizabeth Bennet