The world is blinded by his fortune and consequence, or frightened by his high and imposing manners, and sees him only as he chooses to be seen.
– Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 16. George Wickham tells Elizabeth that the world is blinded by Darcy’s money and high status, and only sees him as he chooses to be seen. This is rather ironical, as Elizabeth is blinded by Wickham and sees him only as he chooses to be seen.