Almost all the fathers of socialism were members of the upper middle class or of the professions.
Ludwig von MisesMarx and Engels openly declared that the progressive income tax and the death tax are 'economically untenable' and that they advocated them only because 'they necessitate further inroads' upon the capitalist system and are 'unavoidable' as a means of bringing about socialism.
Ludwig von MisesEvery collectivist assumes a different source for the collective will, according to his own political, religious and national convictions.
Ludwig von MisesHistory can tell us what happened in the past. But it cannot assert that it must happen again in the future.
Ludwig von MisesIf the present American laws concerning the taxation of the profits of corporations, the incomes of individuals, and inheritances had been introduced about 60 years ago, all those new products whose consumption has raised the standard of living of the 'common man' would either not be produced at all or only in small quantities for the benefit of a minority. The Ford enterprises would not exist if Henry Ford's profits had been taxed away as soon as they came into being.
Ludwig von Mises