Words of Wisdom from Historic Figures about our Government

Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
...Ronald Regan

The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin.
...Mark Twain

If you make any money, the government shoves you in the creek once a year with it in your pockets, and all that don't get wet you can keep.
...Will Rodgers

When there's a single thief, it's robbery. When there are a thousand thieves, it's taxation.
...Vanya Cohen

Taxation with representation ain't so hot either.
...Gerald Barzan

The taxpayer-that's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take the civil service examination.
...Ronald Reagan

I shall never use profanity except in discussing house rent and taxes.
...Mark Twain

People try to live within their income so they can afford to pay taxes to a government that can't live within its income.
...Robert Half

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