“‘She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me; and I am in no humour at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men.'”
Darcy to Bingley, at the neighborhood ball, about why he refuses to dance with Lizzy
Pride & Prejudice, volume 1, chapter 3
How could he be so cruel?
The Jane Austen Guide to Life: Thoughtful Lessons for the Modern Woman (May, 2012)
A Walk with Jane Austen: A Journey into Adventure, Love, and Faith