Lies & Deceit Quotes in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #4

"But perhaps," added [Mr. Darcy], pressing the pointed end against her neck, "these offenses might have been overlooked, had not your pride been hurt by my honest confession of the scruples that had long prevented my forming any serious design. These bitter accusations might have been suppressed, had I, with greater policy, concealed my struggles, and flattered you into the belief of my being impelled by unqualified, unalloyed inclination; by reason, by reflection, by everything. But disguise of every sort is my abhorrence."(34.22)

During their big fight-slash-proposal scene, Mr. Darcy tells Elizabeth what he thinks is the truth—she might have said "yes" to him if only he'd lied a little. If he'd pretended to be more excited about marrying a lowly, middle-class girl, then they might be making out right now instead of clubbing each other with a poker. But Mr. Darcy hates lies. It's as simple as that.

Quote #5

There is but one part of my conduct in the whole affair on which I do not reflect with satisfaction; it is that I condescended to adopt the measures of art so far as to conceal from him your sister's being in town. […] Perhaps this concealment, this disguise was beneath me; it is done, however, and it was done for the best. (35.7)

Okay, so Mr. Darcy hates lies, but he did lie this one time. He confesses to Elizabeth that he fibbed to Mr. Bingley when Jane was in London. Yeah, that was kind of low, but it's over and done with, so no biggie, right?

Quote #6

By [Mrs. Younge's] connivance and aid, [Mr. Wickham] recommended himself to Georgiana, whose affectionate heart retained a strong impression of his kindness to her as a child, that she was persuaded to believe herself in love, and to consent to an elopement. She was then but fifteen, which must be her excuse. I joined them unexpectedly a day or two before the intended elopement, and then Georgiana, unable to support the idea of grieving and offending a brother whom she almost looked up to as a father, acknowledged the whole to me. You may imagine what I felt and how I acted. Regard for my sister's credit and feelings prevented any public exposure; but my honor demanded a duel with Mr. Wickham, who left the place immediately. Mrs. Younge was of course savagely beaten in front of the other household staff. (35.11)

You try to deceive Mr. Darcy, and you get the crud beat out of you. Mrs. Younge and Mr. Wickham both feel his wrath for their treachery. Poor Georgiana is the victim of these lies—we hope she got the chance to get in a good roundhouse kick, at least.