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The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesnt get worse every time Congress meets
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"The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets"

- Will Rogers

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This quote by Will Rogers is a funny method of explaining the inevitability of taxes. It implies that taxes are unavoidable, much like death, which they are continuously increasing. It also indicates that Congress is accountable for the increasing taxes, and that they are making them even worse whenever they meet. This quote is a method of revealing the aggravation of taxpayers who feel like they are continuously paying a growing number of taxes. It is also a tip that taxes are an essential part of life, and that they are not disappearing anytime soon. Despite the humor in the quote, it is a tip that taxes are an inevitable part of life, which they are most likely to continue to increase.

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Will Rogers This quote is written / told by Will Rogers between November 4, 1879 and August 15, 1935. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 99 other quotes.

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