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Behind every man is a good woman

Posted by Henry on February 08, 2004

In Reply to: Behind every man is a good woman posted by Don Bloch on February 08, 2004

: Who first made the above statement, "Behind every man is a good woman?" When?

The source is elusive! The phrase has also been much imitated.
The road to success is filled with women pushing their husbands along. Lord Dewar 1864-1930
Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman. Sim York Soo
Behind every successful man is a surprised mother-in-law. Hubert Humphrey 1911-1978

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