Steve Forbes: “The politicians say ‘we’ can’t afford a tax cut. Maybe we can’t afford the politicians.”

Thomas Sowell: “Elections should be held on April 16th — the day after we pay our income taxes. That is one of the few things that might discourage politicians from being big spenders.”

Arthur Godfrey: “I am proud to be paying taxes. The only thing is, I could be just as proud for half the money.”

Marco Rubio:"The government can’t just take our money; we must have a say on how it is spent."

Warren Buffett:"I'm not an economist, but I know this: a tax hike is a great way to kill a recovering economy."

George Bernard Shaw: government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.

Bob Thaves: “I don’t know if I can live on my income or not — the government won’t let me try it.”

George H.W. Bush: “Read my lips: no new taxes.”

Gerald Barzan: “Taxation with representation ain’t so hot either.”

Mark Twain: “I shall never use profanity except in discussing house rent and taxes.”

Robert Half: “People try to live within their income so they can afford to pay taxes to a government that can’t live within its income.”