Quote by Ronald Reagan
The government’s view of the economy could be summed up in

The 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 Reagan

Other quotes by Ronald Reagan

You know, if I listened to Michael Dukakis long enough, I would be convinced were in an economic downturn and people are homeless and going without food and medical attention and that weve got to do something about the unemployed. – Ronald Reagan

Category:
Food
Read Quote

Its true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance? – Ronald Reagan

Category:
work
Read Quote
Other Quotes from
Taxes
category

The expenses of government, having for their object the interest of all, should be borne by everyone, and the more a man enjoys the advantages of society, the more he ought to hold himself honored in contributing to those expenses. – Anne Robert Jacques Turgot

Category:
Taxes

To force a man to pay for the violation of his own liberty is indeed an addition of insult to injury. – Benjamin Tucker, Instead of a Book

Category:
Taxes

The flat tax would be so simple, you could fill it out on a post card. A post card that would say, in effect, having a wonderful time; glad most of my money is here. – Steve Forbes

Category:
Taxes

This is a question too difficult for a mathematician. It should be asked of a philosopher. – Albert Einstein, about filling out his income tax form, 1944

Category:
Taxes

Random Quotes

Happy We-Stole-Your-Land-and-Killed-Your-People Day! – Thanksgiving toast, from the movie Sweet November

No sooner does man discover intelligence than he tries to involve it in his own stupidity. – Jacques Yves Cousteau

Category:
Intelligence

Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. – John F. Kennedy

Category:
War

Patriotism is an instant reaction that fades away when the war starts. – Mick Jagger

Category:
Patriotism