Quote by Hugo Black
The United States has a system of taxation by confession. - Hugo B

The United States has a system of taxation by confession. – Hugo Black

Other quotes by Hugo Black

The Framers of the Constitution knew that free speech is the friend of change and revolution. But they also knew that it is always the deadliest enemy of tyranny. – Hugo Black

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Change
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In my view, far from deserving condemnation for their courageous reporting, the New York Times, the Washington Post and other newspapers should be commended for serving the purpose that the Founding Fathers saw so clearly. – Hugo Black

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History
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Criticism of government finds sanctuary in several portions of the 1st Amendment. It is part of the right of free speech. It embraces freedom of the press. – Hugo Black

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Freedom
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Other Quotes from
Taxes
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We are told that this is an odious and unpopular tax. I never knew a tax that was not odious and unpopular with the people who paid it. – John Sherman

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Taxes

Taxation is the price which civilized communities pay for the opportunity of remaining civilized. – Albert Bushnell Hart, Actual Government, 1903

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Taxes

There may be liberty and justice for all, but there are tax breaks only for some. – Martin A. Sullivan

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Taxes

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

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Taxes

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Theres this index that tallies up how much your movies have made, and if they havent grossed a certain amount, then youre not bankable. I know Im not Will Smith but, you know, my rankings pretty low. The only studio picture Ive done is Zodiac, and that didnt perform that well. – Chloe Sevigny

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movies

I bought some instant water one time but I didnt know what to add to it. – Steven Wright

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Time