Who said "A life without a wife is like a house without walls."?

This quote is attributed to Ove.

A life without a wife is like a house without walls. - Ove

"A life without a wife is like a house without walls."

Ove Love

Character in A Man Called Ove

"A man can do a lot of things if he doesn't believe in himself."

"One shouldn't spend one's life on assumptions."

"People are basically decent, but there are a lot of them."

"Everything would be better if more people understood that sometimes you just have to let things be."

"I love my wife, but sometimes she drives me crazy."

"Love conquers all obstacles."

"Love is patient, love is kind."

"I'm not stupid, I'm just in love!"