His attachment excited gratitude, his general character respect; but she could not approve him; nor could she for a moment repent her refusal, or feel the slightest inclination ever to see him again.
– Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 37. Elizabeth keeps thinking about Darcy and his letter and admits that she respects him. But she doesn’t regret turning him down and hopes that she doesn’t see him again – if we can really believe that!