Quote by Daniel Webster

An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, the power to destroy.

An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, the power t

Summary

This quote, often attributed to American statesman John Marshall, insinuates the potentially detrimental consequences of an unrestrained authority to impose taxes. It highlights that when an entity possesses an unrestricted ability to tax, it also possesses the potential to undermine or extinguish the wealth and prosperity of individuals, businesses, or the economy as a whole. By emphasizing the destructive aspect of unlimited taxation power, this quote reminds us of the potential dangers that can arise when taxation goes unchecked and its burdens become excessively burdensome.

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By Daniel Webster

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