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The Best Quotes About 'Pride' in the Novel

Pride is the defining characteristic of the Regency aristocracy, serving as both a shield of moral standards and a barrier to genuine human connection. In Pride and Prejudice, Austen treats pride not as a simple, black-and-white vice, but as a complex psychological spectrum. Here are the most famous quotes about pride, complete with contextual page analysis.

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

— Elizabeth Bennet, Chapter 5

Analysis & Context:

This brilliant, witty quote reveals the highly personal nature of Elizabeth's dislike of Darcy. She tries to frame her rejection of Darcy as a pure, noble objection to his cold arrogance. However, she candidly admits here that her judgment is actually rooted in her own wounded pride. Because Darcy publicly declared her 'tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me', her ego was bruised, instantly birthing her deep prejudice against him.

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