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“You can't increase prosperity by taxing success.” quote by Calvin Coolidge
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“You can't increase prosperity by taxing success.”

Calvin Coolidge

About This Quote

Source Speech: 1924 Republican National Convention

Taxing success discourages achievement and economic growth.

In simple terms: Punishing success harms prosperity.

Key Takeaway

Consider tax policies that reward productivity.

Themes

economics policy motivation

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business growth
  • government budgeting
  • tax reform
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

incentives wealth distribution

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is higher tax always detrimental?
  • What alternative incentives exist?
A Different Perspective

Success may be defined beyond income.

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