Lady Catherine De Bourgh Quotes

“Upon my word," said her ladyship, "you give your opinion very decidedly for so young a person. Pray, what is your age?”
― Jane Austen, Pride & Prejudice

“I should have known you were no better than the rest of them. You are only a man, you do not have the ability to control yourself, but she," Lady Catherine nodded sagely, "she knew exactly what she was doing. Fluffing her feathers and shaking her tail for you! It was disgraceful!”
― Elizabeth Adams, The Houseguest: A Pride and Prejudice Vagary

“I come from a meeting with Mr Collins. What a tiresome man he is! I much prefer his wife, for she has a bit of spirit to her, although she is well-mannered enough not to outshine him.” She sighed.”
― Meg Osborne, Mr Darcy's Summer Surprise