Quote by Will Rogers

The income tax has made liars out of more Americans than golf. Even when you make a tax form out on the level, you don't know when it's through if you are a crook or a martyr.

The income tax has made liars out of more Americans than gol

Summary

This quote by American author Will Rogers humorously suggests that filing income taxes has the potential to turn honest individuals into liars. Comparing it to golf, which often relies on personal honor, Rogers implies that the complexity and ambiguity of the tax system create uncertainty about one's true intentions or actions. Even when an individual is being honest and filling out their tax form accurately, the quote suggests that they can still be unsure if their actions make them seem like a "crook" or someone sacrificing for the greater good â€“ a "martyr."

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By Will Rogers

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