Quotations about Divorce
Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Divorce
As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.Here are some funny and poignant quotations about divorce. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.
- "Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
- "When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)
"Don't get mad. Get everything." Ivana Trump (Czech former wife of Donald Trump, 1949-)
"He taught me housekeeping; when I divorce, I keep the house." Zsa Zsa Gabor (Hungarian-born film actress, 1917-2016)
"I make mistakes – I'll be the second to admit it." Jean Kerr (American writer, 1923-2003)
"The judge said, 'All the money, and we’ll just shorten it to alimony.'" Robin Williams (American actor, 1952-)
"A bachelor is a selfish, undeserving guy who has cheated some woman out of a divorce." Don Quinn (American comedy writer, 1900-1967)
"If you made a list of the reasons why any couple got married, and another list of the reasons for their divorce, you'd have a hell of a lot of overlapping." Mignon McLaughlin (American writer, 1913-83)
"Marriages don't last. When I meet a guy, the first question I ask myself is: is this the man I want my children to spend their weekends with?" Rita Rudner (American comedienne and writer, 1953-)
"Stephen Hawking is getting a divorce. That's scary. If the smartest guy in the world can't figure out women, we're screwed." Jay Leno (American comedian, 1950-)
"Half of all marriages end in divorce — and then there are the really unhappy ones." Joan Rivers (American comedienne, 1933-)
"For a while we pondered whether to take a vacation or get a divorce. We decided that a trip to Bermuda is over in two weeks, but a divorce is something you always have." Woody Allen (director and actor, 1935-)
"The difference between a divorce and a legal separation is that a legal separation gives a husband time to hide his money." Johnny Carson (American broadcaster and comedian, 1925-2005)
"It was partially my fault that we got divorced...I tended to place my wife under a pedestal." Woody Allen (American film director, writer, and actor, 1935-)
"I don't think I'll get married again. I'll just find a woman I don't like and give her a house." Lewis Grizzard (American humorous writer, 1946-94)
"Well, we never wanted to get divorced at the same time." Bruce Paltrow (American film producer, 1943-2002) talking about how his marriage lasted 33 years
"Love the quest; marriage the conquest; divorce the inquest." Helen Rowland (American writer, 1875-1950)
Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Divorce
Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to divorce. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.Funny Themes:
- Humorous Divorce Settlements: Bizarre and Funny Outcomes
- Share amusing stories of unusual and funny divorce settlements, highlighting the sometimes absurd and humorous aspects of splitting assets.
- Divorce Party Antics: Celebrating New Beginnings with Humor
- Highlight the trend of divorce parties, showcasing the funny and lighthearted ways people celebrate the end of a marriage and the start of a new chapter.
- Comedic Takes on Divorce: Laughing Through the Pain
- Explore how comedians and sitcoms have used divorce as a humorous theme, bringing laughter to a typically serious subject.
Serious Themes:
- The Emotional Impact of Divorce: Navigating the Pain and Healing
- Discuss the emotional challenges of divorce, including grief, anger, and loss, and provide strategies for healing and moving forward.
- Co-Parenting After Divorce: Ensuring the Well-Being of Children
- Address the importance of effective co-parenting after divorce, emphasizing strategies to maintain a supportive and stable environment for children.
- Legal and Financial Considerations: Managing the Practical Aspects of Divorce
- Explore the legal and financial aspects of divorce, offering guidance on navigating the process, dividing assets, and securing financial stability post-divorce.
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