Jean-Baptiste Colbert Quotes

It is simply, and solely, the abundance of money within a state that makes the difference in its grandeur and power.

government

The art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to procure the largest quantity of feathers with the least possible amount of hissing.

taxes

The art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to secure the largest quantity of feathers with the least possible amount of "squealing."

taxes