Tax day. Some quotes for you.
“In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one party of the citizens to give to the other.” Voltaire 1764
“A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.” Thomas Jefferson
“The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin.” Mark Twain
“I am proud to be paying taxes in the United States. The only thing is I could be just as proud for half of the money.” Arthur Godfrey
” A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend upon the support of Paul.” G.B. Shaw
“Rich bachelors should be heavily taxed. It is not fair that some men should be happier than others.” Oscar Wilde
“I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.” Winston Churchill
“Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.” P. J. O’Rourke
“Foreign aid might be defined as a transfer of money from poor people in rich countries to rich people in poor countries.” Douglas Casey
“Why does a slight tax increase cost you $200 and a significant tax cut save you 30 cents?” Peg Bracken
And finally one that all bartenders are very familiar with:
“There is now a “The Tax Cocktail” – two drinks and you withhold nothing.” Anonymous