"I know not whether taxes are raised..." - Quote by Thomas Paine
I know not whether taxes are raised to fight wars, or wars are fought in order to raise taxes.
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“Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time to part.”
“It will be proper to take a review of the several sources from which governments have arisen, and on which they have been founded.”
“The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance.”
More on Taxes
“Being willing to donate the taxpayers' money is not the same as being willing to put your own money where your mouth is.”
“People who think a tax boost will cure inflation are the same ones who believe another drink will cure a hangover.”
“I won't raise taxes, because I do not want to punish the people for the politicians' mistakes.”
More on Government
“In the perfect state the good man is absolutely the same as the good citizen; whereas in other states the good citizen is only good relatively to his own form of government.”
“Those who would trade in their freedom for their protection deserve neither.”
“The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others.”