This is one of the most memorable quotes from Jane Austen's famous novel Pride and Prejudice. It is stated by Elisabeth Bennett near the very beginning of the novel, when they are discussing the arrival of Mr. Bingly. He is "a single man in possession of a good fortune." But does Mr. Bingly really seek a wife? In England during this time, most people married family friends or acquaintances that they had known most of their life. So if a young man did move into the area, they may have thought that he was possibly looking for a wife. But today, I think this quote is funny and satirical because probably not all young men with a lot of money are looking for a wife!
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