Subject: Marriage (Page 6)

Americans, indeed, often seem to be so overwhelmed by their children that they’ll do anything for them except stay married to the co-producer.

(1928 – ) British journalist, writer & columnist

A man's wife has more power over him than the state has.

(1803 – 1882) essayist, poet, & philosopher

Bachelors know more about women than married men; if they didn't, they'd be married too.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

Many a man's lost his best friend by marrying her.

(1908 – 2003) American actor & dancer

Husband: A person who is the boss of his house and has his wife’s permission to say so.

Don’t forget Mother’s Day; or as they call it in Beverly Hills, Dad’s Third Wife Day.

(1950 – ) comedian & television host

The only time some fellows are seen with their wives is after they're indicted.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist

If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.

(1672 – 1719) English essasyist, poet & politician

Never tell a secret to a bride or a groom; wait until they have been married longer.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor

We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

Last week I planned my husband’s funeral; he hasn’t died yet, it’s just what I do when he annoys me.

comedian & actress

Why go out for milk when you've got a cow at home.

(1946 – ) American actor

I believe in tying the marriage knot, as long as it’s around the woman’s neck.

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

Divorce: Going through a change of wife.

Generally speaking, my wife is generally speaking.

(1906 – 1998) English-born American comedian

My wife and I had words – but I never got to use mine.

A sweetheart is a bottle of wine, a wife is a wine bottle.

(1821 – 1867) French poet, essayist & art critic

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

(1925 – 2005) television host

I was married by a judge… I should have asked for a jury.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

Christmas is not the time for regrets… that's what anniversaries are for.

(1946 – ) American actor

Whenever I get married, I start buying Gourmet magazine.

(1941 – 2012) American novelist, producer, screenwriter & director