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Unquestionably, there is progress. The average American now pays o

Unquestionably, there is progress. The average American now pays out twice as much in taxes as he formerly got in wages. – H.L. Mencken

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In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. – H.L. Mencken

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When I die I shall be content to vanish into nothingness…. No show, however good, could conceivably be good forever…. I do not believe in immortality, and have no desire for it. – H.L. Mencken

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The capacity of human beings to bore one another seems to be vastly greater than that of any other animal. – H.L. Mencken

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The purse of the people is the real seat of sensibility. Let it be drawn upon largely, and they will then listen to truths which could not excite them through any other organ. – Thomas Jefferson

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Things as certain as death and taxes, can be more firmly believed. – Daniel Defoe, The Political History of the Devil, 1726

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Capital punishment: The income tax. – Jeff Hayes

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

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