Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
Justice, Jurist, Author
"I like to pay taxes. With them, I buy civilization."
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Paying Taxes
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Lindsey Graham
Politician
"It's really American to avoid paying taxes, legally."
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
Justice, Jurist, Author
"Taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society."
Leonardo Del Vecchio
Businessman
"I don't like paying taxes, but I like sleeping at night."
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
Justice, Jurist, Author
"Taxes are what we pay for civilized society"
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"Taxes are paid in the sweat of every man who labors."
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