Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

The power to tax is not the power to destroy while this Court sits.

The power to tax is not the power to destroy while this Cour

Summary

This quote suggests that as long as the Court remains in power, it can limit the ability to use taxation as a means to inflict harm or destruction. It implies that the Court has the authority to prevent excessive or abusive taxation that could have destructive consequences for individuals or businesses. The quote emphasizes the Court's role in safeguarding the stability and fairness of taxation policies within the limits of its authority.

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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