anneinavonlea:

“There was open rivalry between Gilbert and Anne now. Previously the rivalry had been rather one-sided, but there was no longer any doubt that Gilbert was as determined to be first in class as Anne was. He was a foeman worthy of her steel. The other members of the class tacitly acknowledged their superiority, and never dreamed of trying to compete with them.” – Anne of Green Gables – Chapter XXX – The Queens Class Is Organized

dianasofthemyscira:

Miss Elizabeth. I have struggled in vain and can bear it no longer. These past months have been a torment. I came to Rosings only to see you. I have fought against judgement, my family’s expectation, the inferiority of your birth, my rank. I will put them aside and ask you to end my agony.  I don’t understand. I love you. Most ardently.
Pride & Prejudice (2005) dir. Joe Wright