10 Honest Marriage Quotes from Famous Men

Take a timeout for some romantic insight with these funny and heartfelt famous marriage quotes by men.

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Actor Denzel Washington at a movie premiere
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1. Denzel Washington, Actor and Director

“Here’s the secret to a happy marriage: Do what your wife tells you.”

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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld
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2. Jerry Seinfeld, Comedian

“Being a good husband is like being a stand-up comic. You need 10 years before you can even call yourself a beginner.”

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Jon Bon Jovi has one of the funniest quotes about marriage
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3. Jon Bon Jovi, Singer-Songwriter

“My wife tells me that if I ever decide to leave, she’s coming with me.”

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Comedian Chris Rock
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4. Chris Rock, Comedian

“No matter what kind of backgrounds two men are from, if you go, ‘Hey, man, women are crazy,’ you’ve got a friend.”

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Clint Eastwood
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5. Clint Eastwood, Actor and Director

“They say marriages are made in heaven. But so is thunder and lightning.”

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Jim Carrey at a movie premiere
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6. Jim Carrey, Comedian

“Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes.”

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Actor William Shatner
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7. William Shatner, Actor

“I love the concept of togetherness and the entwinement of marriage.”

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Roger Ebert with his wife Chaz
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8. Roger Ebert, Movie Critic

“Never marry anyone you could not sit next to during a three-day bus trip.”

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John Lennon mural in the Czech Republic
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9. John Lennon, Singer-Songwriter

“Rituals are important. Nowadays it’s hip not to be married. I’m not interested in being hip.”

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Statue of philosopher Socrates
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10. Socrates, Philosopher

“My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you’ll be happy; if not, you’ll become a philosopher.”

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