The Economic Times

Quote of the day by P.G. Wodehouse: 'Marriage is not a process of prolonging love, but of mummifying the corpse.' Why one of world's funniest writers had such take on marriage

P G Wodehouse quotes on love: Humour writer P.G. Wodehouse's famous quote on marriage continues to spark discussion decades after it was written. The line, Marriage is not a process of prolonging the life of love, but of mummifying the corpse, is a witty and exaggerated observation on how romance can evolve in long-term relationships. While humorous in tone, the quote resonates with many readers because it playfully captures a common concern about love, routine and married life.