Subject: Marriage (Page 24)

Only a man who has loved a woman of genius can appreciate what happiness there is in loving a fool.

(1754 – 1838) French prime minister & diplomat

Before we make love, my husband takes a painkiller.

(1935 – 2014) American comedian, television personality, writer & director

I wish them a long and happy life; if it’s as long as their wedding, I’m sure they’ll be fine.

(1943 – ) English comedian, writer, television host & actor

I never meant to marry my second wife; I only meant to rob her.

(1954 – ) American comedian, writer & musician

Many a good hanging prevents a bad marriage.

(1564 – 1616) English dramatist & poet

As soon as they get married, they all get these big old guts on them; that's not from drinking beer – that's from swallowing pride.

stand-up comedian

If your husband has difficulty getting to sleep, the words ‘we need to talk about our relationship’ may help.

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer

Honeymoon: A short period of doting between dating and debting.

I heard from my cat’s lawyer today; my cat wants $12,000 a week for Tender Vittles.

(1925 – 2005) television host

Thou shalt not covet they neighbor's wife unless she's a beauty.

(1880 – 1946) comedian, actor, juggler & writer

Wife Swapping: Sexual fourplay.

A dress that zips up the back will bring a husband and wife together.

(1925 – 2010) American humorist & writer

Well I don’t see why I have to make one man miserable when I can make so many men happy.


Divorce: Going through a change of wife.

Many a man who falls in love with a dimple make the mistake of marrying the whole girl.

(1899 – 1995) humorist

To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the loving cup, Whenever you're wrong, admit it, Whenever you're right, shut up.

(1902 – 1971) American humorist & poet

The poor wish to be rich, the rich wish to be happy, the single wish to be married, and the married wish to be dead.

(1918 – 2002) advice columnist

My wife only has sex with me for a purpose; last night she used me to time an egg.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

I was the best man at the wedding; if I'm the best man, why is she marrying him?

(1954 – ) comedian & television actor

She cried, and the judge wiped her tears with my checkbook.

(1894 – 1967) English heir, New York socialite (married 13 times)

The difference between divorce and legal separation is that a legal separation gives a husband time to hide his money.

(1925 – 2005) television host