prev. goodqueenalys // semi hiatus

“One of the make-up artists, who stood beside me while we were shooting this, whispered very quietly: ‘I wish that was my life.’ And I think wish fulfilment serves a purpose. I think a lot of people consider it a cop-out or a cynical act, but I think wish fulfilment is very important in drama. And it’s important for the people who watch it and the people who make it. We need to have something to reach for. To not settle for less.” — Joe Wright, during director’s commentary of Pride and Prejudice.

It’s difficult for Lizzie here. She’s happy for her sister, but at the same time it wishes it was her. — Joe Wright, during director’s commentary of Pride & Prejudice.

#they are social distancing, your honour

“Do you think anything might tempt me to accept the hand of the man who has ruined, perhaps for ever, the happiness of a most beloved sister?”

(insp.)

Favourite Quotes from Pride and Prejudice (2005) ↳ feat. Elizabeth Bennet

You must know… surely, you must know it was all for you. You are too generous to trifle with me. I believe you spoke with my aunt last night, and it has taught me to hope as I’d scarcely allowed myself before.