Andrew Mellon Quotes

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• I see nothing in the present situation that is either menacing or warrants pessimism.
• There is no cause to worry. The high tide of prosperity will continue.
• Liquidate labor, liquidate stocks, liquidate the farmers, liquidate real estate.
• The history of taxation shows that taxes which are inherently excessive are not paid. The high rates inevitably put pressure upon the taxpayer to withdraw…
• Liquidate labor, liquidate stocks, liquidate farmers, liquidate real estate. It will purge the rottenness out of the system. High costs of living and high living…
• The history of taxation shows that taxes which are inherently excessive are not paid. The high rates inevitably put pressure upon the taxpayer to withdraw…
• Values will be adjusted, and enterprising people will pick up the wrecks from less competent people.
• A balanced program for tax reform based upon the common sense idea of lowering taxes out of surplus revenues.
• The Government's business is in sound condition.
• I see nothing in the present situation that is either menacing or warrants pessimism... I have every confidence that there will be a revival of…
• Strong men have sound ideas and the force to make these ideas effective.
• If the spirit of business adventure is dulled, this country will cease to hold the foremost position in the world.
• Every man wants to connect his life with something he thinks eternal.
• Give tax breaks to large corporations, so that money can trickle down to the general public, in the form of extra jobs.
• Gentlemen prefer bonds.
• A nation is not in danger of financial disaster merely because it owes itself money.

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