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.

Quote by Ronald Reagan

Topics: Ronald Reagan Quotes

Politics is just like show business. You have a hell of an opening, coast for...

Politics is just like show business. You have a hell of an opening, coast for...

I know in my heart that man is good. That what is right will always...

I know in my heart that man is good. That what is right will always...

Of the four wars in my lifetime, none came about because the U.S. was too...

Of the four wars in my lifetime, none came about because the U.S. was too...

Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that...

Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that...

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...

History shows that when the taxes of a nation approach about 20% of the people's...

History shows that when the taxes of a nation approach about 20% of the people's...

If we love our country, we should also love our countrymen.

If we love our country, we should also love our countrymen.

The one irrefutable lesson of the entire postwar period [is] contradicting the notion that rigid...

The one irrefutable lesson of the entire postwar period [is] contradicting the notion that rigid...

We should declare war on North Vietnam. We could pave the whole country and put...

We should declare war on North Vietnam. We could pave the whole country and put...

We are for aiding our allies by sharing some of our material blessings with those...

We are for aiding our allies by sharing some of our material blessings with those...

It's difficult to believe that people are still starving in this country because food isn't...

It's difficult to believe that people are still starving in this country because food isn't...

The best minds in government? If any were, business would hire them away.

The best minds in government? If any were, business would hire them away.

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.

Our whole system of government is based on We the people, but if we the...

Our whole system of government is based on We the people, but if we the...

Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber and as...

Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber and as...

Information is the oxygen of the modern age. It seeps through the walls topped by...

Information is the oxygen of the modern age. It seeps through the walls topped by...

How can a president not be an actor?

How can a president not be an actor?

My belief has always been . . . that wherever in this land any individual's...

My belief has always been . . . that wherever in this land any individual's...

Because of our Congressional committee system, our government is closer to a gerontocracy than a...

Because of our Congressional committee system, our government is closer to a gerontocracy than a...

The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge or determine right. Give therefore to...

The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge or determine right. Give therefore to...