“In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”
«Pride and Prejudice» Chapter 34
Open this link first to read the quote and an explanation of how this fervent initial love confession did not have the expected outcome.
Watch a relevant clip.
Even though Darcy botched the job by putting his foot in his mouth and first numbering the reasons his feeling for Elizabeth were ill-advised, the way he finally proclaims his love and admiration are classic.
«My feelings will not be repressed«. His emotions have a will of their own.
«In vain I have struggled». He has tried and failed to overcome his feelings.
