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They were within twenty yards of each other, and so abrupt was his appearance, that it was impossible to avoid his sight. Their eyes instantly met, and the cheeks of each were overspread with the deepest blush. He absolutely started, and for a moment seemed immoveable from surprise; but shortly recovering himself, advanced towards the party, and spoke to Elizabeth, if not in terms of perfect composure, at least of perfect civility.

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that you seemed almost as fearful of notice and praise as other women were of neglect. (Edmund to Fanny)

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But if I were you, I would stand by the nephew. He has more to give.

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Is there not something wanted, Miss Price, in our language - a something between compliments and - and love - to suit the sort of friendly acquaintance we have had together?

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Nothing ever fatigues me, but doing what I do not like.

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One does not love a place the less for having suffered in it, unless it has been all suffering, nothing but suffering.

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Men were put into the world to teach women the law of compromise.

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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.

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I might as well enquire,” replied she, “why with so evident a design of offending and insulting me, you chose to tell me that you liked me against your will, against your reason, and even against your character?

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“It is not everyone,” said Elinor, “who has your passion for dead leaves.”

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What a shame, for I dearly love to laugh.

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And from the whole she deduced this useful lesson, that to go previously engaged to a ball, does not necessarily increase either the dignity or enjoyment of a young lady.

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To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love.

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You may only call me "Mrs. Darcy"... when you are completely, and perfectly, and incandescently happy.

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Husbands and wives generally understand when opposition will be vain.

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I pay very little regard...to what any young person says on the subject of marriage. If they profess a disinclination for it, I only set it down that they have not yet seen the right person.

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But to appear happy when I am so miserable — Oh! who can require it?

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Almost anything is possible with time

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My dear Mr. Bennet," said his lady to him one day, "have you heard that Netherfield Park is let at last?

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What are men to rocks and mountains?

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