“Prosperity of the middling and lower orders depends upon the fortunes and light taxes of the rich.”
Quote by Andrew Mellon
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Andrew Mellon
Andrew Mellon was the former United States Secretary of the Treasury, born on March 24, 1855, and died on August 26, 1937. He had a profound impact on the financial and business sectors, serving as the chairman of several companies. more
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