Quote by Calvin Coolidge

Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery.

Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legali

Summary

This quote suggests that excessive taxation is akin to legalized theft. It implies that when the government collects more taxes than what is truly needed to maintain its operations and provide essential services, it goes beyond its rightful boundaries and unjustly takes money from its citizens. The quote implies a belief that taxation should be limited to necessary levels and excessive taxation can be viewed as a form of government overreach, infringing on individuals' rights to their own resources.

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By Calvin Coolidge

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