Quotations about Husbands
Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Husbands
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 husbands. 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)
"Husbands never become good; they merely become proficient." H. L. Mencken (American journalist and literary critic, 1880-1956)
"You mean apart from my own?" Zsa Zsa Gabor (Hungarian-born actress, 1917-2016) answering how many husbands she'd had
"You can make a lot of money in this game. Just ask my ex-wives. Both of them are so rich that neither of their husbands work." Lee Trevino (American golfer, 1939-)
"My mother buried three husbands – and two of them were only napping." Rita Rudner (American comedienne and writer, 1953-)
I believe in large families: every woman should have at least three *husbands.*children.*houses.* Zsa Zsa Gabor (Hungarian-born actress, 1917-2016)
"The road to success is filled with women pushing their husbands along." Thomas Dewar (Scottish whisky distiller, 1864-1930)
"Husbands are chiefly good as lovers when they are betraying their wives." Marilyn Monroe (American actress, 1926-62)
The most popular labour-saving device today is still a husband with *money.*a hammer.*flowers.* Joey Adams (American comedian, 1911-99)
"My husband will never chase another woman. He's too fine, too decent, too old." Gracie Allen (American comedienne, 1895-1964)
"Bigamy is having one husband too many. Monogamy is the same." Anon
"If a woman laughs at her husband's joke, it means he has told a new joke or he has a new wife." Anon
"My husband said he needed more space, so I locked him outside." Roseanne Barr (American comedienne and actress, 1953-)
"Never marry a man who hates *his mother*himself*your mother* because he'll end up hating you." Jill Bennett (English actress, 1931-90)
A girl can wait for the right man, but in the meantime that doesn't mean she can't have a wonderful time with the wrong ones. Cher (American singer and actress, 1946-)
"I've never yet met a man who could look after me. I don't need a husband. What I need is a wife." Joan Collins (British actress, 1933-)
"Husbands are *like fires.*the same as dogs.*funny.* They go out when unattended." Zsa Zsa Gabor (Hungarian-born actress, 1917-2016)
The best thing about being married is having someone who *puts out the rubbish.*pays the bills.*argues with me.* Ulrika Jonsson (Swedish television presenter, 1967-)
"The husband who wants a happy marriage should learn to keep his mouth shut and his cheque book open." Groucho Marx (American film comedian, 1890-1977)
"Trust your husband, adore your husband, and get as much as you can in your own name." Joan Rivers (American comedienne, 1933-)
"When you see what some girls marry, you realise how they must hate to work for a living." Helen Rowland (American writer, 1875-1950)
He would grab me in his arms, hold me close and tell me how wonderful *he was.*I was.*the world is.*Shelley Winters (American actress, 1922-2006)
"Chumps always make the best husbands. When you marry, Sally, grab a chump. Tap his forehead first, and if it rings solid, don't hesitate. All the unhappy marriages come from the husbands having brains." P. G. Wodehouse (English-born writer, 1881-1975)
Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Husbands
Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to husbands. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.Funny Themes:
- Husband Fails: Hilarious Domestic Mishaps
- Share amusing stories and photos of husbands' domestic mishaps, from DIY disasters to funny moments that happen while trying to help around the house.
- Funny Husband Quotes: Humorous Sayings and Wisdom
- Highlight some of the funniest quotes and sayings from husbands, showcasing the humor and wit that can come from married life.
- Quirky Habits: The Funniest Husband Behaviors
- Explore humorous anecdotes about the quirky habits and behaviors of husbands, emphasizing the endearing and funny aspects of these traits.
Serious Themes:
- The Role of a Husband: Evolving Expectations and Responsibilities
- Discuss the evolving role of husbands in modern society, highlighting how expectations and responsibilities have changed over time.
- Building Strong Marriages: Communication and Partnership
- Address the importance of communication and partnership in building strong marriages, emphasizing how husbands can contribute to a healthy and supportive relationship.
- Challenges and Growth: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Marriage
- Explore the challenges that husbands and wives may face in marriage, discussing strategies for overcoming difficulties and growing together as a couple.
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