Most married couples, even though they love each other very much in theory, tend to view each other in practice read more

Most married couples, even though they love each other very much in theory, tend to view each other in practice as large teeming flaw colonies, the result being that they get on each other's nerves and regularly erupt into vicious emotional shouting matches over such issues as toaster settings.

A woman's whole life is a history of the affections.

A woman's whole life is a history of the affections.

A woman's guess is much more accurate than a man's certainty.

A woman's guess is much more accurate than a man's certainty.

I think every woman is entitled to a middle husband she can forget.

I think every woman is entitled to a middle husband she can forget.

Govern a family as you would cook a small fish - very gently.

Govern a family as you would cook a small fish - very gently.

Women are most fascinating between the ages of thirty-five and forty, after they have won a few races and know read more

Women are most fascinating between the ages of thirty-five and forty, after they have won a few races and know how to pace themselves. Since few women ever pass forty, maximum fascination can continue indefinitely.

I married beneath me. All women do.

I married beneath me. All women do.

Where is the man who has the power and skill
To stem the torrent of a woman's will?
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Where is the man who has the power and skill
To stem the torrent of a woman's will?
For if she will, she will, you may depend on't;
And if she won't, she won't; so there's an end on't.

"And now, Madam," I addressed her, "we shall try who shall get the
breeches."

"And now, Madam," I addressed her, "we shall try who shall get the
breeches."