Quote by Jim Backus

Many a man owes his success to his first wife and his second wife to his success.

Many a man owes his success to his first wife and his second

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that a man's first wife may have been instrumental in helping him achieve success. However, once he attains success, the man may divorce his first wife and marry a different woman who benefits from his newfound success. Essentially, the quote implies that a man's success can be attributed to different factors at different stages of his life, including the influence of different spouses.

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