Andrew Mellon Quotes

Prosperity of the middling and lower orders depends upon the fortunes and light taxes of the rich.

If the spirit of business adventure is dulled, this country will cease to hold the foremost position in the world.

There is no cause to worry. The high tide of prosperity will continue.

I see nothing in the present situation that is either menacing or warrants pessimism.

Every man wants to connect his life with something he thinks eternal.

A nation is not in danger of financial disaster merely because it owes itself money.

Give tax breaks to large corporations, so that money can trickle down to the general public, in the form of extra jobs.

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 his capital from productive business.

Strong men have sound ideas and the force to make these ideas effective.

A balanced program for tax reform based upon the common sense idea of lowering taxes out of surplus revenues.

Liquidate labor, liquidate stocks, liquidate the farmers, liquidate real estate.

Gentlemen prefer bonds.

Values will be adjusted, and enterprising people will pick up the wrecks from less competent people.

The Government's business is in sound condition.