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A wife lasts only for the length of the marriage, but an ex-wife is there for the rest of your life.
Jim Samuels
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"A wife lasts only for the length of the marriage, but an ex-wife is there for the rest of your life."
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A wife lasts only for the length of the marriage, but an ex-wife is there for the rest of your life. — Jim Samuels

About Jim Samuels

Jim Samuels was a horticulturist from New Zealand (1909–1971).

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Who said "A wife lasts only for the length of the marriage, but an ex-wife is there for t…"?
This quote is attributed to Jim Samuels, a horticulturist from New Zealand.
When did Jim Samuels live?
Jim Samuels lived from 1909 – 1971.
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