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A man's mother is his misfortune, but his wife is his fault.
Walter Bagehot
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About Walter Bagehot

Walter Bagehot was a Author from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1826–1877).

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Who said "A man's mother is his misfortune, but his wife is his fault."?
This quote is attributed to Walter Bagehot, a Author from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When did Walter Bagehot live?
Walter Bagehot lived from 1826 – 1877.