Pride and Prejudice (2005) · 34 quotes
3rd most-quoted character in Pride and Prejudice (2005): in 3 of its 34 quotes
Most scenes with: Mr. Darcy (2)
Mr. Bingley I have never seen so many pretty girls in my life!
On the contrary, you were dancing with the only handsome one in the entire room.
Mr. Bingley She is the most beautiful creature I have ever met! But her sister Elizabeth is very amiable...
Barely tolerable, I should think; but not nearly handsome enough to tempt me.
Mr. Bingley Well, I think it's amazing that you young ladies have the patience to become so accomplished.
Miss Bingley Whatever can you mean, Charles?
Mr. Bingley You all paint tables, and play the piano, and embroider cushions! I never heard of lady but people say she is accomplished.
Indeed, the word is applied too liberally. I cannot boast of knowing more than half a dozen young women in all my aquaintence who are truly accomplished.
My goodness, you must comprehend a great deal of the word.
Miss Bingley Indeed; she must have a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing, and all the modern languages to deserve the word. And something about her air, and manner of walking....
And, of course, she must improve her mind with extensive reading.
I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women, I now wonder at your knowing any.
Are you so severe on your own sex?"
I never saw such a woman. Surely she would be a fearsome thing to behold.
Caroline Bingley Miss Elizabeth, let us take a turn about the room.
Caroline Bingley It's refreshing, is it not after sitting so long in one attitude?
And it is a small kind of accomplishment, I suppose.
Caroline Bingley Will you not join us, Mr. Darcy?
You can only have two motives, Caroline and I would interfere with either.
Caroline Bingley What can he mean?
Our surest way of disappointing him will be to ask him nothing about it.
Caroline Bingley But Do tell us, Mr. Darcy.
Either you are in each other's confidence and have secret affairs to discuss, or you are conscious that your figures appear to the greatest advantage by walking. If the first, I should get in your way. If the second, I can admire you much better from here.
Mr. Bingley First, I must tell you I've been the most unmitigated and comprehensive ass.
