Subject: Marriage » Wives

Wealth is any income that is at least one hundred dollars a year more than the income of one’s wife’s sister’s husband.

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

Behind every successful man is a woman, behind her is his wife.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

There's only one thing wrong with wife swapping… you get another wife.

writer, website creator

I am a very committed wife, and I should be committed too – for being married so many times.

(1932 – 2011) British-American actress

The secrets of success are a good wife and a steady job… my wife told me.

(1920 – 1991) American poet

I went to look for a used car and found my wife's dress in the back seat.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

Every American woman has two souls to call her own, the other being her husband's.

(1877 – 1947) British diarist & critic

My wife went to a beauty parlor and got a mudpack; for two days she looked nice, then the mud fell off.

(1919 – 1985) Scottish comedian & actor

My toughest fight was with my first wife.

(1942 – ) American boxing champion

A husband is a guy who tells you when you've got on too much lipstick and helps you with your girdle when your hips stick.

(1902 – 1971) American humorist & poet

My wife has just two complaints: first, she’s got absolutely nothing to wear and second, she’s run out of closet space to keep it in.

My wife’s gotten really lazy, or as she calls it, ‘pregnant.'

(1966 – ) American stand-up comedian & actor

My wife kisses the dog on the lips, yet she won’t drink from my glass.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

If you would like to get your wife’s attention – just look comfortable!.

Bride: A woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her.

I walked in on my wife and the milkman, the first thing she says is "don't tell the butcher!"

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

Whatever arrangement you make for the division of household duties, your husband's job will be easier.

There is a vast difference between the savage and the civilized man, but it is never apparent to their wives until after breakfast.

(1876 – 1950) journalist & humorist

One man's folly is another man's wife.

(1876 – 1950) journalist & humorist

I know not which lives more unnatural lives, obeying husbands, or commanding wives.

(1706 – 1790) American statesman, author, scientist & inventor

When a man steals your wife, there is no better revenge than to let him keep her.

(1885 – 1957) French stage actor, film actor, director, screenwriter & playwright