His air was grave and stately, and his manners were very formal. He had not been long seated before he complimented Mrs. Bennet on having so fine a family of daughters; said he had heard much of their beauty, but that in this instance fame had fallen short of the truth; and added, that he did not doubt her seeing them all in due time disposed of in marriage.
Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
Besides, there was truth in his looks.
Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters.
Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.
Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
“Your list of the common extent of accomplishments,” said Darcy, “has too much truth.
Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
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— the body of real things, events, and facts : ACTUALITY
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— the actual facts or information about something, rather than what people think, expect, or make up
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