History shows that when the taxes of a nation approach about 20% of the people's income, there begins to be a lack of respect for government. . . . When it reaches 25%, there comes an increase in lawlessness.

Quote by Ronald Reagan

Topics: Government Quotes

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There are no constraints on the human mind, no walls around the human spirit, no...

The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases:...

The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases:...

I've often said there's nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside...

I've often said there's nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside...

I never drink coffee at lunch. I find it keeps me awake for the afternoon.

I never drink coffee at lunch. I find it keeps me awake for the afternoon.

To paraphrase Winston Churchill, I did not take the oath I have just taken with...

To paraphrase Winston Churchill, I did not take the oath I have just taken with...

Money can't buy happiness but it will get you a better class of memories.

Money can't buy happiness but it will get you a better class of memories.

Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders...

Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders...

Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you...

Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you...

We're in greater danger today than we were the day after Pearl Harbor. Our military...

We're in greater danger today than we were the day after Pearl Harbor. Our military...

The taxpayer - that's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to...

The taxpayer - that's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to...

The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm...

The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm...

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Governments view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If...

We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather...

We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather...

A tree's a tree. How many more do you need to look at?

A tree's a tree. How many more do you need to look at?

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There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human intelligence,...

Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as...

Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as...

To sit back hoping that someday, some way, someone will make things right is to...

To sit back hoping that someday, some way, someone will make things right is to...

The Founding Fathers knew a government can't control the economy without controlling people. And they...

The Founding Fathers knew a government can't control the economy without controlling people. And they...

In the relations of a weak Government and a rebellious people there comes a time...

In the relations of a weak Government and a rebellious people there comes a time...

If someone dares question the Administrations leadership or integrity, they drape a flag over the...

If someone dares question the Administrations leadership or integrity, they drape a flag over the...