Ship Money Tax

Famous quotes containing the words ship, money and/or tax:

    “The world’s a ship on its voyage out, and not a voyage complete; and the pulpit is its prow.”
    —Herman Melville (1819–1891)

    “Scientists have odious manners, except when you prop up their theory; then you can borrow money of them.”
    —Mark Twain [Samuel Langhorne Clemens] (1835–1910)

    “What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? The taxidermist takes only your skin.”
    —Mark Twain [Samuel Langhorne Clemens] (1835–1910)