Many a man owes his success to his first wife and his second wife to his success.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that some men become successful because of the help and support they receive from their first wife. But then, their second wife may only be interested in them because of their success, not because they truly love the person.
About Jim Backus
Jim Backus was an American actor best known for his roles as Thurston Howell III on Gilligan’s Island, the voice of Mr. Magoo, and the father in Rebel Without a Cause. He was also an avid golfer and was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.