The distant rear of an army engaged in battle is not the best place from which to judge correctly what is going on in front.
Ulysses S. GrantIn 1850, I believe, the church property in the United States, which paid no tax, amounted to $87 million. In 1900, without a check, it is safe to say, this property will reach a sum exceeding $3 billion. I would suggest the taxation of all property equally.
Ulysses S. Grant