"In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."
To propose to Elizabeth, Darcy had to overcome great prejudice of her social class, and pride in himself for loving such a person. In this moment, Darcy overcomes any pride or prejudice that he felt in his relationship with Elizabeth, and puts it all on the line because he loves her. When she rejects him with such bitterness, he is truly hurt, much to her surprise. He left his comfort zone and was crushed. This is why he leaves her home with such humility.
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Darcy does bear too much pride as he proposes to her. He fully expects her to say yes. His pride has blinded him to how others perceive him. Though he does not mean to offend or insult her, he does exactly that.
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