The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.

—Albert Einstein

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Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist best known for developing the theory of relativity. Einstein also made important contributions to quantum theory. His mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc2, which arises from special relativity, has been called "the world's most famous equation"....

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I never think of the future—it comes soon enough.

—Albert Einstein

Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.

—Albert Einstein

Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.

—Albert Einstein

As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.

—Albert Einstein

Laws alone can not secure freedom of expression; in order that every man present his views without penalty there must be spirit of tolerance in the entire population.

—Albert Einstein

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On my income tax 1040 it says 'Check this box if you are blind.' I wanted to put a check mark about three inches away.

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The most absurd apology for authority and law is that they serve to diminish crime. Aside from the fact that the State is itself the greatest criminal, breaking every written and natural law, stealing in the form of taxes, killing in the form of war and capital punishment, it has come to an absolute standstill in coping with crime.

—Emma Goldman

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I'm spending a year dead for tax reasons.

—Douglas Adams

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Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for.

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But in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.

—Benjamin Franklin

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