Mr. Darcy Barely tolerable, I dare say, but not handsome enough to tempt me.
Played by Matthew Macfadyen 
Pride and Prejudice (2005) · 34 quotes
Pride and Prejudice (2005) · 34 quotes
2nd most-quoted character in Pride and Prejudice (2005): in 19 of its 34 quotes
Most scenes with: Elizabeth Bennet (13), Mr. Bingley (2)
You are too generous to trifle with me. I believe you spoke with my aunt last night, and it has taught me to hope as I'd scarcely allowed myself before. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes have not changed, but one word from you will silence me forever. If, however, your feelings have changed, I will have to tell you: you have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love... I love... I love you. And I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.
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2 quotes Mr. Darcy Mr. Darcy Perfectly tolerable, I daresay, but not handsome enough to tempt me.
Scenes with Mr. Darcy
16 scenes
Do you dance, Mr. Darcy?
Mr. Darcy Not if I can help it.
I have never seen so many pretty girls in my life!
Mr. Darcy On the contrary, you were dancing with the only handsome one in the entire room.
She is the most beautiful creature I have ever met! But her sister Elizabeth is very amiable...
Mr. Darcy Barely tolerable, I should think; but not nearly handsome enough to tempt me.
Mr. Darcy Then what do you suggest, to encourage affection?
Dancing, even if one's partner is barely tolerable. [turns around and leaves]
You write uncommonly fast, Mr. Darcy.
Mr. Darcy [not looking up from his letter]
You are mistaken, I write rather slowly.
Letters of business, too i presume; how odious I should think them.
Mr. Darcy Well, then, it is fortunate that they fall to my lot rather than yours.
Well, I think it's amazing that you young ladies have the patience to become so accomplished.
Whatever can you mean, Charles?
You all paint tables, and play the piano, and embroider cushions! I never heard of lady but people say she is accomplished.
Mr. Darcy 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.
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....
Mr. Darcy [glanced at the book in Lizzie's hands]
And, of course, she must improve her mind with extensive reading.
[closes the book she had been reading]
I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women, I now wonder at your knowing any.
Mr. Darcy Are you so severe on your own sex?"
I never saw such a woman. Surely she would be a fearsome thing to behold.
[Caroline takes Lizzy's arm in hers, and they walk gracefully in a circle around the room]
It's refreshing, is it not after sitting so long in one attitude?
And it is a small kind of accomplishment, I suppose.
Will you not join us, Mr. Darcy?
Mr. Darcy You can only have two motives, Caroline and I would interfere with either.
What can he mean?
Our surest way of disappointing him will be to ask him nothing about it.
But Do tell us, Mr. Darcy.
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.
Shocking! How should we punish him for such a speech?
We could always laugh at him.
Oh no, Mr. Darcy is not to be teased.
Are you too proud, Mr. Darcy? And tell me, would you consider pride to be a fault or a virtue?
Mr. Darcy That I couldn't say.
Because we're desperately trying to find a fault in you.
Mr. Darcy May I have the next dance, Miss Elizabeth?
You May.
Mr. Darcy I, do not have the talent of conversing easily with people I have never met before.
Perhaps you should take your aunt's advice and practice?
Mr. Darcy Miss Elizabeth. I have struggled in vain and I can bear it no longer. These past months have been a torment. I came to Rosings with the single object of seeing you... I had to see you. I have fought against my better judgment, my family's expectations, the inferiority of your birth, my rank and circumstance. All these things I am willing to put aside and ask you to end my agony.
I don't understand.
Mr. Darcy I love you. Most ardently. Please do me the honour of accepting my hand.
Sir, I appreciate the struggle you have been through, and I am very sorry to have caused you pain. Believe me, it was unconsciously done.
Mr. Darcy Is this your reply?
Yes, sir.
Mr. Darcy Are you... are you laughing at me?
No.
Mr. Darcy Are you *rejecting* me?
I'm sure that the feelings which, as you've told me have hindered your regard, will help you in overcoming it.
Mr. Darcy Might I ask why, with so little endeavour at civility, I am thus repulsed?
And I might as well enquire why, with so evident a design of insulting me, you chose to tell me that you liked me against your better judgment.
Mr. Darcy No, believe me, I didn't mean--
If I was uncivil, then that is some excuse. But I have other reasons, you know I have.
Mr. Darcy What reasons?
Do you think anything might tempt me to accept the hand of the man who has ruined, perhaps for ever, the happiness of a most beloved sister? Do you deny that you separated a young couple who loved each other, exposing your friend to censure of the world for caprice and my sister to derision for disappointed hopes, involving them both in misery of the acutest kind?
Mr. Darcy I do not deny it.
How could you do it?
Mr. Darcy Because I believed your sister to be indifferent to him.
Indifferent?
Mr. Darcy I watched them most carefully and realized his attachment was deeper than hers.
That's because she's shy!
Mr. Darcy Bingley, too, is modest and was persuaded she didn't feel strongly for him--
Because you suggested it!
Mr. Darcy I did it for his own good!
My sister hardly shows her true feelings to me. [pauses] I suppose you suspect that his fortune had some bearing?
Mr. Darcy No! I wouldn't do your sister the dishonor, though it was suggested...
What was?
Mr. Darcy It was made perfectly clear that an advantageous marriage...
Did my sister give that impression?
Mr. Darcy No! No. No, there was, however, I have to admit, the matter of your family...
Our want of connection? Mr. Bingley didn't seem to vex himself about that--
Mr. Darcy No, it was more than that.
How, sir?
Mr. Darcy It was the lack of propriety shown by your mother, your three younger sisters, even on occasion your father. [pauses] Forgive me. You and your sister I must exclude from this.
And what about Mr. Wickham?
Mr. Darcy Mr.. Wickham?
What excuse can you give for your behavior towards him?
Mr. Darcy You take an eager interest in that gentleman's concerns.
He told me of his misfortunes.
Mr. Darcy Oh, yes, his misfortunes have been very great indeed.
You ruin his chances and yet you treat him with sarcasm.
Mr Darcy So this is your opinion of me. Thank you for explaining so fully. Perhaps these offences might have been overlooked had not your pride been hurt by my honesty...
My pride?
Mr. Darcy ...in admitting scruples about our relationship. Could you expect me to rejoice in the inferiority of your circumstances?
And those are the words of a gentleman. From the first moment I met you, your arrogance and conceit, your selfish disdain for the feelings of others made me realize that you were the last man in the world I could ever be prevailed upon to marry.
Mr Darcy (Pause. He leans in towards her, as if they're about to kiss.)
Forgive me, madam, for taking up so much of your time.
Mr. Darcy [after he sees Elizabeth at Pemberly, and follows her outside]
Miss Elizabeth!
I thought you were in London.
Mr. Darcy No. No, I'm not.
Mr. Darcy I came back a day early.
Mr. Darcy And are you having a...pleasant trip?
Yes, very pleasant.
Mr. Darcy Tomorrow?
Mr. Darcy [pause]
Are you staying at Lambton?
Yes, at the Rose and Crown.
Mr. Darcy Yes.
[pause]
I'm so sorry to intrude. They said that the house was open for visitors, I had no idea....
Mr. Darcy May I see you back to the village?
No!
Mr. Darcy Yes. Yes, I know.
And what a beautiful pianoforte!
Georgiana Darcy My brother gave it to me. He shouldn't have--
Mr. Darcy Yes, I should've.
Georgiana Darcy Oh, very well, then.
Mr. Darcy [smiling at Lizzy]
Easily persuaded, is she not?
Your unfortunate brother once had to put up with my playing for a whole evening.
Georgiana Darcy [looking astonished]
But he says you play so well!
Then he has perjured himself most profoundly.
Mr. Darcy [laughing]
No, I said "played quite well."
Oh, "quite well" is not "very well." I'm satisfied.
Georgiana Darcy Do you play duets, Miss Elizabeth?
Only when forced.
Georgiana Darcy [to Darcy]
Brother, you must force her.
Mr. Darcy [sitting in front of the lake] (Alternate USA ending)
How are you this evening, my dear?
Very well. Only I wish you would not call me "my dear".
Mr. Darcy Why?
Because it's what my father always calls my mother when he's cross about something.
Mr. Darcy What endearments am I allowed?
Well let me think..."Lizzie" for everyday, "My Pearl" for Sundays, and..."Goddess Divine", but only on very special occasions.
Mr. Darcy [Chuckles]
And...what should I call you when I am cross? "Mrs. Darcy"?
[Smiling]
No! No. You may only call me "Mrs. Darcy"... when you are completely, and perfectly, and incandescently happy.
Mr. Darcy [Snickers]
Then how are you this evening... Mrs. Darcy? [kisses her forehead]
Mr. Darcy Mrs. Darcy [kisses her left cheek]
Mr. Darcy Mrs. Darcy [kisses her nose]
Mr. Darcy Mrs. Darcy [kisses her right cheek]
Mr. Darcy Mrs. Darcy [they kissed]
Mr.Darcy Maybe it's because I find it hard to forgive the follies and vices of others, or their offenses against me. My good opinion once lost is lost forever.
I love this dance.
Mr Darcy Indeed. Most invigorating.
It is your turn to say something, Mr Darcy. I talked about the dance. Now you ought to remark on the size of the room or the number of couples.
Mr Darcy I'm perfectly happy to oblige. Please advise me on what would you like most to hear?
That reply will do for present. Perhaps by and by I may observe that private balls are much pleasanter than public ones. For now, we may remain silent.
Mr Darcy Do you talk as a rule while dancing?
No. No, I prefer to be unsociable and taciturn. Makes it all so much more enjoyable, don't you think?
Mr Darcy Tell me, do you and your sisters very often walk to Meryton?
Yes, we often walk to Meryton. It's a great opportunity to meet new people. When you met us, we'd just had the pleasure of forming a new acquaintance.
Mr Darcy Mr Wickham's blessed with such happy manners, he's sure of making friends. Whether he's capable of retaining them is less so.
He's been so unfortunate as to lose your friendship. And I daresay that's an irreversible event?
Mr Darcy It is. Why do you ask such a question?
To make out your character, Mr Darcy.
Mr Darcy And what have you discovered?
Very little. I hear such different accounts of you as puzzle me exceedingly.
Mr Darcy I hope to afford you more clarity in the future.
I couldn't sleep.
Mr. Darcy Nor I. My aunt--
Yes, she was here.
Mr. Darcy How can I ever make amends for such behavior?
After what you have done for Lydia, and I suspect for Jane also, it is I who should be making amends.
Mr. Darcy You must know, surely you must know, it was all for you. You are too generous to trifle with me. I believe you spoke with my aunt last night and it has taught me to hope as I had scarcely allowed myself before. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes have not changed, but one word from you will silence me forever. If, however, your feelings had changed, I will have to tell you, you have bewitched me body and soul and I love...I love... I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.
Well then... [takes Mr. Darcy's hands and kisses them] Your hands are cold.
Mr. Darcy [nods]
