Quote by Will Rogers

The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets.

The only difference between death and taxes is that death do

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the frustration people often feel towards the increasing nature of taxes. It suggests that while death and taxes are both inevitable aspects of life, taxes have a tendency to become more burdensome and onerous with time. By playfuly comparing Congress meetings to death getting worse, the quote remarks on the continuous imposition of taxes and the potential for them to become even more demanding with each new legislative session.

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Taxation

By Will Rogers

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