“I wish I might take this for a compliment; but to be so easily seen through I am afraid is pitiful.”

“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.”

“I certainly have not the talent which some people possess, of conversing easily with those I have never seen before.”

“I will not say that your mulberry trees are dead; but I am afraid they're not alive. ”

“Mr. Knightley, if I have not spoken, it is because I am afraid I will awaken myself from this dream.”

“Did not you? I did for you. But that is one great difference between us. Compliments always take you by surprise, and me never. ”

“But you must give my compliments to him. Yes — I think it must be compliments. Is not there a something wanted, Miss Price, in our language — a something between compliments and — and love — to suit the sort of friendly acquaintance we have had together? — So many months acquaintance! — But compliments may be sufficient here.”