It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife,’ I said, sighing.’Is it?’ said Veronica, looking surprised. ‘Universally acknowledged? Surely that presupposes life similar to human societies beyond this planet, and besides–”No, no, it’s a quote from … Never mind,’ I said.
Michelle Cooper, The FitzOsbornes in Exile