"Nothing is more deceitful," said Darcy, "than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast."
– Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 10. Mr. Darcy expresses his distaste for false humility just after Elizabeth speaks about Mr. Bingley’s humility. While Darcy sounds pompous, his remarks do reflect his integrity and dislike for people who are deceitful – like Mr. Wickham, for example.