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I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one's wife happy. First, let her think she's having her own way. And second, let her have it.

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In this quote, Lyndon B. Johnson humorously shares an insightful perspective on maintaining a happy marriage. According to him, all it takes is two simple things: allowing your wife to think she's making the decisions and actually letting her have her way.
Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
President, American
36th President of the United States
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