Quote by Groucho Marx

Paying alimony is like feeding hay to a dead horse.

Paying alimony is like feeding hay to a dead horse.

Summary

This quote is a metaphorical expression that suggests paying alimony, a legal obligation of financial support for a former spouse, is a pointless and futile endeavor. The comparison to feeding hay to a dead horse implies that the money given serves no purpose as the relationship has ended, likening it to an effort wasted on a hopeless cause. It conveys a sense of frustration or bitterness towards the financial commitment involved in alimony.

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Divorce

By Groucho Marx

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