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Because he's very sure of himself, and thinks he's a great catch for any woman, because:

- he's Lady Catherine de Bourgh's protegee

- [he thinks] his manners are impeccable and as a religious man he can gain access to all social levels.

- he thinks he's more entertaining and interesting and better-looking than he really is.

He also knows very well that, in the event of their father's death, the Bennet girls would be left homeless, so it's in their interest that one of them marry Mr. Bennet's successor. And that's him.

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