“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”

“It is truth universally acknowledged that a man in possession of a large fortune is in want of a wife!”

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a married man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of an heir.”

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife,' I said, sighing.'Is it?' said Veronica, looking surprised. 'Universally acknowledged? Surely that presupposes life similar to human societies beyond this planet, and besides--''No, no, it's a quote from ... Never mind,' I said.”

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good riding crop must be in want of a pair of bare buttocks to trash.”

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single girl in possession of her right mind must be in want of a decent man.”