Category Archives: Insults

May 9, 2008 · 4:52 pm

Mr. Martin

“I have no doubt that he will thrive and be a very rich man in time-and his being illiterate and coarse need not disturb us.”

Emma’s backhanded compliment of Robert Martin, the farmer Harriet adores
Emma, volume 1, chapter 4

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April 2, 2008 · 11:44 am

I take no leave of you


“I take no leave of you, Miss Bennet. I send no compliments to your
mother. You deserve no such attention. I am most seriously displeased.”

Lady Catherine De Bourgh, on leaving Lizzy after her surprise appearance at Longbourn
Pride & Prejudice, volume 3, chapter 14

Judi Dench as Lady Catherine

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February 20, 2008 · 11:47 am

Your excellent judgment, cousin Elizabeth


One of our favorites from dear Mr. Collins…

“‘My dear Miss Elizabeth, I have the highest opinion in the world of
your excellent judgment in all matters within the scope of your
understanding . . .”

Mr. Collins to Lizzy, when he insists on speaking to Mr. Darcy though they have not been introduced, and she tries to stop him
Pride & Prejudice, volume 1, chapter 18

Image from bbc.co.uk

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