Behind every successful man is a woman, behind her is his wife.
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Alimony is like buying hay for a dead horse.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Alimony is pointless if the relationship is over, just like feeding a dead horse.
This quote by Groucho Marx humorously highlights the absurdity of paying alimony after a marriage has ended, comparing it to the futile act of buying hay for a horse that can no longer eat. It suggests that continuing to invest in something that is no longer alive or functional is both wasteful and nonsensical, which serves as a witty commentary on the nature of post-divorce financial obligations.
Themes
AlimonyHumorDivorceMarriageWaste
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a humorous toast at a divorce party.
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