Mark Twain Writer, Humorist “If husbands could realize what large returns of profit may be gotten out of a wife by a small word of praise paid over the counter when the market is just right, they would bring matters around the way they wish them much oftener than they usually do. Arguments are unsafe with wives, because they examine them; but they do not examine compliments. One can pass upon a wife a compliment that is three-fourths base” Husband Wife Marriage ♥ 6
Jane Austen Novelist “We met Dr. Hall in such deep mourning that either his mother, his wife, or himself must be dead.” Mother Wife Mourning ♥ 6
JI Julio Iglesias Singer, Songwriter “My wife is Dutch and very independent. She never wanted or needed to be married.” Wife Independent ♥ 6
MJ Mother Jones Labor Activist “That is, the wife must care for what the husband cares for if he is to remain resolute.” Care Husband ♥ 6
Jane Welsh Carlyle Essayist, Writer “People who are so dreadfully "devoted" to their wives are so apt, from mere habit, to get devoted to other people's wives as well.” People Wife Infidelity ♥ 6
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Poet, Playwright, Novelist “Tis Lilith. Who? Adam's first wife is she. Beware the lure within her lovely tresses, The splendid sole adornment of her hair; When she succeeds therewith a youth to snare, Not soon again she frees him from her jesses.” Women Hair Wife ♥ 6
John Steinbeck Novelist, Journalist “A wife is like a children's movie; always under-appreciated and without either, life would be incomplete.” Children Wife Thank You ♥ 6
JT John Taylor Musician “And after the flood we are told that the curse that had been pronounced upon Cain was continued through Ham's wife, as he had married a wife of that seed. And why did it pass through the flood? because it was necessary that the devil should have a representation upon the earth as well as God” Wife Should Have Devil ♥ 6
Julian Barnes Author “As I've explained to my wife many times, you have to kill your wife or mistress to get on the front page of the papers.” Wife Paper Mistress ♥ 6
MS Martha Smith Actress “There are all kinds of letters and protests that come from, not surprisingly, Japanese fishermen, the fishermen's wives; there are student groups, all different types of people; the protest against the Americans' use of the Pacific for nuclear testing.” People Wife Groups ♥ 6
MB Melanie Brown Singer “I've always said that kids should enhance your life, not hinder your life, so I just try to make the most out of being with my kids. You have to have a life for yourself somewhere in the mix of being a wife and mum.” Trying Kids Wife ♥ 6
Mike Tyson Professional Boxer “I have to always make sure I don't stay in one place and spend too much time one subject. I have my wife tell me [through an earpiece], "Come back! You're taking too long on that subject." I need to be reeled in.” Long Needs Wife ♥ 6
