Judges, as a class, display, in the matter of arranging alimony, that reckless generosity which is found only in men who are giving away someone else's cash.

I have heard earnest American sociologists say that American children have a right to the divorce experience as an enriching element of an advanced civilisation.

The only solid and lasting peace between a man and his wife is, doubtless, a separation.

Our marriage is dead, when the pleasure is fled: 'Twas pleasure first made it an oath.

Better a tooth out than always aching.

Amoebas, once they have themselves well pulled in two, go their ways-they practice divorce, but no remarriage.

Alimony-The ransom that the happy pay to the devil.

A [Jewish] woman could not divorce her husband, but she could petition for divorce, and the religious courts could force him to grant the divorce on grounds of impotence, denial of conjugal rights, or unreasonable restriction of her freedom-for example, preventing her from attending funerals or wedding parties.

Divorce is probably of nearly the same date as marriage. I believe, however, that marriage is some weeks more ancient.

I swear, if you existed, I'd divorce you.