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I disagree. Written by Connie (4/15/2010 9:05 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, certainly too little for the convenience of the world, penned by Stephanie

You quote only part of what he says about it. He also says, I cannot forget the follies and vices of others so soon as I ought... So he does realize that he is behaving wrongly. It's true he does not tell Lizzy how he is struggling against his vice, or what he plans to do to get the better of it. But that would be rather out of place here, wouldn't it?

My interpretation is he is saying, "I am often resentful. I know it's wrong. It's the particular fault of my temper--everyone has one. But sometimes when the world sees me as resentful, I am only sticking to my principals or habits. The world would be happier if it could influence me more. However, I repeat that I am sometimes resentful."

I can relate to this. How often are other people's criticisms of us half right (and correspondingly, half wrong).

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Deception in remaining chapters through 12 (long) Connie (4/14/2010 11:04 a.m.)

Darcy's honesty Kathi (4/14/2010 7:56 p.m.)
- No, I don't think I'm biased. Connie (4/14/2010 10:21 p.m.)
- a shade in a character Stephanie (4/14/2010 10:09 p.m.)
- Why is it considered bias in this way, CarolTS (4/14/2010 9:53 p.m.)
  - To which post are you referring? nfm Kathi (4/14/2010 11:53 p.m.)
Small disagreement Line (4/14/2010 11:52 a.m.)
- Okay, so I'll revise it this way Connie (4/14/2010 12:16 p.m.)
  - Yes, but was the apothecary CarolTS (4/14/2010 12:49 p.m.)
    - Darcy reminds me a little of some present day public figures who AnnetteJ (4/15/2010 8:15 a.m.)
      - When does Darcy ever falsely apologize?   Connie (4/15/2010 10:38 a.m.)
        
        I was referring more to his attitude than to an actual false   AnnetteJ (4/15/2010 11:08 a.m.)
        
        certainly too little for the convenience of the world   Stephanie (4/15/2010 5:25 p.m.)
        
        I disagree.   Connie (4/15/2010 9:05 p.m.)
        
        Christian forgiveness   Line (4/16/2010 9:57 a.m.)
        
        Well said! (nfm)   gianni (4/16/2010 12:49 a.m.)
        
        Not convinced. I still feel he is trying to make a virtue   AnnetteJ (4/16/2010 7:49 a.m.)

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