I remember the first time I read Pride and Prejudice, I was completely lost in the world of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. I didnβt just read the story I lived it.
So i came across so many lines that made me pause, think, and even smile, because somehow they mirrored my own experiences with love, misunderstandings, and family drama. I decided to take a moment to collect the quotes that really hit me, the ones that I kept coming back to when I needed advice or inspiration.
If youβve ever felt confused about love or wanted a little wisdom about life and relationships, these Pride and Prejudice quotes are exactly what helped me navigate it all.
Best Pride and Prejudice Quotes

- π It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife
- πΈ I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading!
- πΌ My courage always rises with every attempt to intimidate me
- π Vanity and pride are different things
- π I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine
- π We are all fools in love
- π· I am determined that nothing but the very deepest love could ever induce me to marry
- π Till this moment I never knew myself
- β¨ There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others
- πΉ One cannot be always laughing at a man without now and then stumbling on something witty
- π₯ I could not have been happy with him
- π A ladyβs imagination is very rapid
- πΏ I do not want people to be agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them
- πΊ There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well
- π I am only resolved to act in that manner which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness
- π My good opinion once lost is lost forever
- π Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings
Famous Pride and Prejudice Quotes

- π You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you
- πΈ I have not the pleasure of understanding you
- πΌ Every savage can dance
- π I have been a selfish being all my life
- π There is a great deal of grace in a womanβs silence
- π One half of the world cannot understand the pleasures of the other
- π· We all know him to be proud, but we cannot suppose him to be unjust
- π You are too generous to trifle with me
- β¨ There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends
- πΉ I like your principle of treating all alike
- π₯ To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love
- π I could forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine
- πΏ Till this moment, I never knew myself
- πΊ You have bewitched me, body and soul
- π I hope I never ridicule what is wise or good
- π Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves
- π It is particularly incumbent on those who never change their opinion, to be secure of judging rightly
Pride and Prejudice Quotes About Love
- π You are too generous to trifle with me
- πΈ My feelings will not be repressed
- πΌ I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words
- π My affections and wishes are unchanged
- π You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you
- π I have been a selfish being all my life
- π· Till this moment I never knew myself
- π I have waited for you
- β¨ Love is not a matter of reasoning
- πΉ I cannot forget the follies and vices of others so soon as I ought
- π₯ We are all fools in love
- π You pierce my soul
- πΏ My heart is, and always will be, yours
- πΊ There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart
- π One cannot be always laughing at a man without now and then stumbling on something witty
- π We are too apt to forget what is due to love and friendship
- π To love is to value anotherβs happiness above your own
Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice Quotes
- π I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading!
- πΈ It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife
- πΌ Vanity and pride are different things
- π Till this moment I never knew myself
- π My courage always rises with every attempt to intimidate me
- π We are all fools in love
- π· There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others
- π I am determined that nothing but the very deepest love could ever induce me to marry
- β¨ A ladyβs imagination is very rapid
- πΉ I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine
- π₯ One cannot be always laughing at a man without now and then stumbling on something witty
- π Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings
- πΏ My good opinion once lost is lost forever
- πΊ I do not want people to be agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them
- π There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well
- π My affections and wishes are unchanged
- π My only courage is in telling the truth
Pride and Prejudice Quotes Movie
- π You have bewitched me, body and soul
- πΈ My good opinion once lost is lost forever
- πΌ I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine
- π Till this moment I never knew myself
- π I am only resolved to act in that manner which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness
- π You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you
- π· We are all fools in love
- π My affections and wishes are unchanged
- β¨ There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends
- πΉ Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings
- π₯ You pierce my soul
- π I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words
- πΏ One cannot be always laughing at a man without now and then stumbling on something witty
- πΊ I do not want people to be agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them
- π A ladyβs imagination is very rapid
- π Till this moment I never knew myself
- π There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well
Pride and Prejudice Quotes with Page Numbers
(Page numbers may vary by edition, listed approximately)
- π It is a truth universally acknowledged β¦ β p.1
- πΈ I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! β p.12
- πΌ Till this moment I never knew myself β p.45
- π My courage always rises β¦ β p.33
- π I could easily forgive his pride β¦ β p.57
- π We are all fools in love β p.64
- π· There is a stubbornness about me β¦ β p.71
- π I am determined that nothing but the very deepest love β¦ β p.89
- β¨ A ladyβs imagination is very rapid β p.101
- πΉ One cannot be always laughing at a man β¦ β p.115
- π₯ My good opinion once lost is lost forever β p.130
- π Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings β p.142
- πΏ I do not want people to be agreeable β¦ β p.154
- πΊ There are few people whom I really love β¦ β p.162
- π My affections and wishes are unchanged β p.174
- π Till this moment I never knew myself β p.190
- π You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire β¦ β p.205
Deep Pride and Prejudice Quotes

- π Till this moment I never knew myself
- πΈ My courage always rises with every attempt to intimidate me
- πΌ There is a stubbornness about me β¦
- π Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings
- π My good opinion once lost is lost forever
- π Vanity and pride are different things
- π· I am only resolved to act in that manner β¦
- π I do not want people to be agreeable β¦
- β¨ A ladyβs imagination is very rapid
- πΉ One cannot be always laughing at a man β¦
- π₯ We are all fools in love
- π Till this moment I never knew myself
- πΏ There are few people whom I really love β¦
- πΊ My affections and wishes are unchanged
- π I could easily forgive his pride β¦
- π I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading
- π You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire β¦
Pride and Prejudice Quotes Mr Darcy
- π You have bewitched me, body and soul
- πΈ My good opinion once lost is lost forever
- πΌ I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine
- π Till this moment I never knew myself
- π You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you
- π My affections and wishes are unchanged
- π· I am only resolved to act in that manner β¦
- π We are all fools in love
- β¨ Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings
- πΉ My courage always rises with every attempt to intimidate me
- π₯ One cannot be always laughing at a man β¦
- π My only courage is in telling the truth
- πΏ Till this moment I never knew myself
- πΊ There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends
- π I do not want people to be agreeable β¦
- π A ladyβs imagination is very rapid
- π You pierce my soul
Pride and Prejudice Quotes Love
- π You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you
- πΈ Till this moment I never knew myself
- πΌ My affections and wishes are unchanged
- π I have waited for you
- π My feelings will not be repressed
- π I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words
- π· Love is not a matter of reasoning
- π You pierce my soul
- β¨ My heart is, and always will be, yours
- πΉ There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart
- π₯ One cannot be always laughing at a man β¦
- π You are too generous to trifle with me
- πΏ We are all fools in love
- πΊ I hope I never ridicule what is wise or good
- π My only courage is in telling the truth
- π We are too apt to forget what is due to love and friendship
- π To love is to value anotherβs happiness above your own
Conclusion
Pride and Prejudice quotes by Jane Austen remain timeless treasures, capturing love, wit, pride, and personal growth. For inspiration, reflection, or sharing, these quotes continue to resonate with readers and movie fans alike.
Explore them, savor them, and let the wisdom of Austen guide your thoughts on love, relationships, and life.

Iβm Joseph, the voice behind QuoteLooms.com. I bring you quotes that spark thought, inspire reflection, and add a little wisdom to your day.