Life is cruel to men. When they are born, their mothers receive the compliments and flowers. When they marry, their brides get the presents and publicity. And when they die, their wives receive the insurance.
生命对男人是残酷的。他们出生时，母亲收获了赞美与鲜花；他们结婚时，新娘得到了礼物与瞩目；他们离世时，妻子领取了保险金。
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