Unquestionably, there is progress. The average American now pays out twiceas much in taxes as he formerly got in wages. H.L. Mencken
(1880-1956)
Category Archives: Quotations Freedom
Freedom seems to have unleashed the creative energies of the people — and …
Freedom seems to have unleashed the creative energies of the people — and leads to ever higher levels of income and social progress.
United Nations report
Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery. Calvin Coolidge …
Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery. Calvin Coolidge
Attributed to Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the United States (1923-1929) 1872-1933
Travelers should focus on their anger at the real problem – too much …
Travelers should focus on their anger at the real problem – too much government. Consumers need to ask why a group of senators must approve an increase or decrease in the number of daily flights into major airports. They need to ask why this dynamic industry isn’t controlled by the market instead of greasy-palmed politicos. Matthew Maletestinic
U.S. News and World Report, September 11, 2000
Of this much I am certain: the Marines are not too soft …
Of this much I am certain: the Marines are not too soft to fight. More than three thousand of them are by this time assaulting pillboxes full of the loathsome bugs, digging them out. Robert Sherrod
On Tarawaw, November 20, 1943
If a politician found he had cannibals among his constituents, he would …
If a politician found he had cannibals among his constituents, he would promise them missionaries for dinner. H. L. Mencken
When the United States was founded, only 3 crimes were Federal Crimes. …
When the United States was founded, only 3 crimes were Federal Crimes. Today over 3000 are, including: transporting false teeth across state lines without the approval of a local dentist.
Forbes, March 15, 1993
As between the fire and the fire brigade one cannot be neutral. …
As between the fire and the fire brigade one cannot be neutral. Winston Churchill