Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is one of my favorite books and last night I had the pleasure of catching the movie version starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen on television. I enjoy the movie almost as much as the book. I feel a connection to the character of Elizabeth Bennet because I relate to her strong-willed attitude, sarcastic wit and ever present guard around her heart. She loves life and enjoys simple pleasures. Each time I watch the movie I am caught once again in the joys and torments her character goes through. I tense at Mr. Darcy's seemingly cold exterior and sigh at the little looks and touches he gives the oblivious Lizzie. Lastly, I laugh with joy as the movie ends looking in on Mr. and Mrs. Darcy who are sublimely happy at Pemberley. It is a treat to catch the movie on television, especially when my own love life is on the back burner. I don't want a love like Johnny and June; instead, I desire for someone to love me as Mr. Darcy adores Lizzie. One day I'll be someone's Mrs. Darcy, but until that moment here are some of my favorite quotes:
I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.
I must learn to be content with being happier than I deserve.
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.
You must learn my philosophy. Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure.
Do not give way to useless alarm; though it is right to be prepared for the worst, there is no occasion to look on it as certain.
I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun.
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