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“Any one may so arrange his affairs that his taxes shall be as low as possible; he is not bound to choose that pattern which will best pay the Treasury; there is not even a patriotic duty to increase ones taxes.”

Quote by Learned Hand

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Learned Hand
Learned Hand

Learned Hand was an influential American judge known for his eloquent and thoughtful opinions. He served as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit from 1909 until his death in 1961. Hand's legal reasoning and his commitment to the rule of law have had a lasting impact on American jurisprudence. more

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