Summary
This quote suggest that paying alimony, which is financial support paid by one spouse to another after divorce, is futile and unnecessary. Comparing it to buying oats for a dead horse implies that the effort and resources spent on alimony are wasted, as the relationship has already ended and supporting it further is fruitless. The quote may reflect a cynical or negative view on the purpose and effectiveness of alimony, questioning the necessity and practicality of providing ongoing financial assistance to a former spouse.
By Arthur Baer