“Death is the most convenient time to tax rich people.”

“III. Every tax ought to be levied at the time, or in the manner, in which it is most likely to be convenient for the contributor to pay it.”

“[E]very soak-the-rich tax must become in time a soak-the-poor tax.”

“The difference between death and taxes is death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets.”

“The wages of sin are death, but by the time taxes are taken out, it's just sort of a tired feeling.”

“Good jobs depend on sound tax policy. Last year, some in this hall thought my tax relief plan was too small; some thought it was too big. But when the checks arrived in the mail, most Americans thought tax relief was just about right. Congress listened to the people and responded by reducing tax rates, doubling the child credit, and ending the death tax. For the sake of long-term growth and to help Americans plan for the future, let's make these tax cuts permanent.”

“He said that there was death and taxes, and taxes was worse, because at least death didn’t happen to you every year.”

“The rich have grown richer, but their tax rate has declined. The poor have grown poorer, but their taxes have increased.”

“Most rich people get rich by taking what they want without paying for it. It’s the way of the world.”

“You always said people don't do what they believe in; they just do what's most convenient, then they repent.”