Excerpts.

Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast.

Importance may sometimes be purchased too dearly.

Is not general incivility the very essence of love?

Claro. Afinal, que mulher não bocejaria diante de uma declaração assim:

And now nothing remains for me but to assure you in the most animated language of the violence of my affection.

Pride and Prejudice, ladies and gentlemen. Não saiam de casa sem lê-lo.