Sophie Beckett's 10 Best Quotes In Bridgerton Books To Get Ready For Season 4 (2024)

After a long wait, Bridgerton has finally cast Sophie Beckett, the star of season 4 and Benedict Bridgerton's love interest. Sophie has been one of Bridgerton's most anticipated characters from the beginning, especially even more so when Bridgerton decided to skip Benedict's love story in favor of Colin and Penelope's. Now that Sophie Beckett has arrived, Bridgerton will start filming for its fourth season in September 2024 and end in April 2025, with the expectation that the season will premiere in the spring of 2026.

Sophie is one of the best characters in the Bridgerton books, with a compelling arc on her struggles as a working-class woman. She is the only Bridgerton love interest whose story centers on her more than the actual Bridgerton, but Benedict would not have it any other way. Although Bridgerton season 4 is almost two years away, Sophie Beckett's announcement is the perfect time to revisit her best quotes in An Offer From A Gentleman. Sophie's best quotes are excellent reminders of what is in store for the highly anticipated upcoming season.

10 And In All Truth, All That Sophie Had Ever Really Wanted Out Of Life Was A Family. With The Bridgertons, She Could Almost Pretend That She Had One.

Sophie's Thoughts On The Bridgerton Family

Shortly after Sophie Beckett starts working as a lady's maid for the Bridgerton girls, she reflects on how much she loves working for them. However, the longer she stays, the more likely she will listen to her heart and begin a relationship with Benedict. Sophie has been trying so hard not to give in to her feelings because of the danger of becoming pregnant out of wedlock—something she always swore she would never do. At the same time, a significant part of Sophie's arc in An Offer From A Gentleman expresses her longing for a family.

Sophie wants a partner she truly loves; she wants to have children and grow old with them. Sophie has been alone her whole life—even when her father was alive, she felt alone because he would never admit that she was his daughter. Her time with the Bridgertons illustrates how weary she has grown from her loneliness. It also foreshadows the story's inevitable ending: Sophie will join the Bridgerton family, marry a man she loves, have children with him, and spend their lives together. She might be pretending for now, but Sophie was always meant to be a Bridgerton.

9 And Even Though She Had No Idea Where She Intended To Go From This Moment On, She Had The Oddest Feeling That Her Life Had Just Begun.

Sophie's Thoughts After Becoming A Lady's Maid For The Bridgerton Girls

Sophie Beckett meets Violet and Eloise Bridgerton after Benedict brings her to the Bridgerton home in London. This quote is chapter 14's last sentence, signifying a new beginning for Sophie. She does not know where she will end up or how long she will work for the Bridgertons, but this family draws in Sophie. She knows there is something different about them. Of course, the ton adores the Bridgerton family, but it is different for Sophie because she sees past the glamour. Sophie's life finally began because she found the family she always longed for that would love her unconditionally.

8 Sophie Had No Illusions About Her Place In London Society. She Was A Maid. A Servant. And The Only Thing That Separated Her From Other Maids And Servants Was That She'd Had A Taste Of Luxury As A Child. She'd Been Reared Gently, If Without Love, And The Experience Had Shaped Her Ideals And Values. Now She Was Forever Stuck Between Two Worlds, With No Clear Place In Either.

Sophie's Thoughts On Her Upbringing

On one of Benedict's many visits to Sophie, she reflects on how her circumstances have shaped her life. It is an introspective moment that summarizes Sophie's character well. She wants to obtain what the upper class has, especially since she experienced it as her father's ward. However, as an illegitimate child abused by her stepmother, she also endures the struggles of working-class women. Sophie has experienced both ends of the social class spectrum and does not know where she belongs. Her conflict is one of the best arcs in the Bridgerton books, and this quote portrays its complexity.

7 It Was Nothing But A Dream, But It Had Been So Terribly Long Since She'd Let Herself Dream.

Sophie Dreaming About Benedict

Benedict Bridgerton's life does not truly begin until he meets Sophie Beckett at the masquerade ball, and she feels the same way. However, they come from different backgrounds—Benedict is a Bridgerton, the most renowned family in the ton. Meanwhile, Sophie is the Earl of Penwood's illegitimate child, and once he passes, her stepmother enslaves Sophie. The masquerade ball is initially just another of many boring ton events for Benedict, while Sophie dresses up and escapes to attend for one magical night in society. Even after Benedict and Sophie meet, they still have different viewpoints.

Benedict thinks it is the start of the rest of his life with his lady in silver, while Sophie knows they only have this one night with Benedict. As a result, Sophie decides to let go for one night and appreciate it for what it is by doing one of the things she loves—dreaming. Sophie is a dreamer at heart. She allows herself this one evening to dream about her fairy tale ending, even if it does not come true. It is a fleeting but significant line because it depicts Sophie's romantic and imaginative personality.

6 “They Say That A Smart Person Learns From Her Mistakes,” She Interrupted, Her Voice Forcefully Ending His Protest. “But A Truly Smart Person Learns From Other People's Mistakes.”

Sophie Refusing Benedict's Request To Be His Mistress

One of the most heart-wrenching scenes in An Offer From A Gentleman is Benedict and Sophie's argument after they make love. Sophie admits why she keeps turning down Benedict: she is the product of an affair between an upper-class gentleman and a lady's maid. Sophie does not want to subject a child to the same life she suffered. Sophie learned from her parents' mistakes; she knows what happens to an illegitimate child in Britain's Regency era. This is one of Sophie's strongest moments in the book—she remains firm in her convictions, and although it is painful, she refuses to falter.

5 “I Have Been Adrift All My Life,” She Whispered, And She Felt The Traitorous Sting Of Tears Prick Her Eyes.

Sophie Talking To Benedict

Another heartbreaking moment for Sophie occurs during her argument with Benedict, when he tries to convince her to come to London with him. Sophie admits she has "been adrift all [her] life" because she has never found a place where she belongs. In an ideal world, Sophie would be with Benedict, but she refuses to be his mistress because of her social status and moral convictions. It is an emotional moment because Sophie has never truly had a home—although she experienced luxuries as her father's ward, she never had his love.

When Sophie's father died, her stepmother, Araminta, enslaved and abused her. She may have only been on her own for the last two years, but Sophie has been alone her whole life. She knows who she is, but she does not know where she could belong. Benedict believes her place is with him, but Sophie is more realistic because he is unaware of the privileges he has that she does not. The quote represents another conflict she has—Sophie does not want to be adrift, but she feels that she cannot change the circumstances.

4 When The Clock Struck Midnight, She'd Be Back To Her Life Of Drudgery, Of Mending And Washing, And Attending To Araminta's Every Wish. Was She So Wrong To Want This One Heady Night Of Magic And Love?

Sophie's Whimsical Thoughts About The Masquerade Ball

This quote looks like it is from a Cinderella fairy tale book, but An Offer From A Gentleman is so much more than a fairy tale retelling. This quote illustrates Sophie's dreamy personality once again, but it also depicts her fortitude. Sophie has been enslaved, abused, and treated terribly, but she remains kindhearted, hopeful, and considerate. Sophie does not give up on romance or dreaming, even in the most dire circumstances. Most of the book illustrates how Sophie often listens to her head for her own well-being, but at heart, she is whimsical and romantic.

3 “Tonight I Am Transformed,” She Whispered. “Tomorrow I Shall Disappear.”

Sophie To Benedict During The Masquerade

This is one of Sophie Beckett's most iconic quotes. She says this line to Benedict during the masquerade ball when he tries to learn her identity. It is an excellent representation of Sophie's multifaceted character. Sophie believes that she has been transformed into a woman of the upper class for one night, but this line has a much deeper meaning. Sophie might disappear the next day, but her alluring and soulful personality imprints Benedict's heart forever. When Sophie meets Violet and her daughters, they immediately like her.

Even Posy, Sophie's stepsister, chooses the Bridgertons over her mother and sister, partly because of Sophie's kindness. Penelope Featherington remembers Sophie's elegant appearance at the masquerade ball. There is no one else in the world like Sophie, and she touches people's hearts wherever she goes. Whether in a ball gown or a servant's outfit, she cannot disappear from existence because she is a beacon of light. There is a reason why Sophie Beckett is a beloved character. Benedict might be the Bridgerton of this story, but Sophie Beckett is the shining star in An Offer From A Gentleman.

2 “At The Masquerade,” She Said, Her Voice Uncharacteristically Shaky, “Even Before I Saw You, I Felt You. Anticipation. Magic. There Was Something In The Air. And When I Turned, And You Were There, It Was As If You'd Been Waiting For Me, And I Knew That You Were The Reason I'd Stolen Into The Ball.”

Sophie's Most Vulnerable Thoughts

This little speech that Sophie gives Benedict once they are reunited, betrothed, and living happily ever after perfectly describes An Offer From A Gentleman. It is a book of magic and anticipation, something special that the other Bridgerton books do not have. However, this line also characterizes Sophie. Bridgerton has no other female protagonist like her: a woman who dreams of a better life and loves to read, an intelligent person, and a romantic at heart. Her favorite color is green because of the nostalgia it brings, reminding her of a happier childhood.

Sophie is the type of person who wants to know why someone's favorite color is what they say it is. She is an extraordinary girl who endures difficult circumstances. Sophie is also the only Bridgerton love interest from the working class, making her character arc uniquely different. She wholeheartedly believes that the masquerade ball was an enchanting twist of fate, unafraid to be honest about it because she does not make herself less or smaller for anyone. Although this quote is Sophie describing her feelings for Benedict, it symbolizes everything about her story.

1 “You Are The Reason I Exist,” She Said Softly, “The Very Reason I Was Born.”

Sophie & Benedict Are Soulmates

An Offer From A Gentleman is one of the most romantic Bridgerton books. While each Bridgerton has their soulmate, Benedict and Sophie's story revolves around destiny and fate—so much so that they believe they cannot exist without the other. Sophie's quote is possibly the most romantic in the series. Benedict falls in love with Sophie twice without realizing it. This quote is the epitome of Benedict and Sophie's relationship while once again symbolizing Sophie's hopeless romantic personality—except now, she finally received the happy ending she always dreamed of.

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From Shondaland and creator Chris Van Dusen, Netflix’s Bridgerton is based on the romance novels of the same name by author Julia Quinn. The series follows the eight Bridgerton siblings, Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth, as they search for love during the social season and navigate life in Regency-era England.

Cast

Will Tilston , Rege-Jean Page , Ruth Gemmell , Luke Thompson , Isabella Cortese , Martins Imhangbe , Julie Andrews , Phoebe Dynevor , Ruby Stokes , Ruby Barker , Claudia Jessie , Adjoa Andoh , Nicola Coughlan , Golda Rosheuvel , Charithra Chandran , Ben Miller , Jonathan Bailey , Florence Hunt , Polly Walker , Shelley Conn , Joanna Bobin , Luke Newton , Simone Ashley

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Julia Quinn , Chris Van Dusen , Jess Brownell , Abby McDonald , Joy C. Mitchell

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December 25, 2020

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2

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Tom Verica , Tricia Brock

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Chris Van Dusen