Death and taxes (idiom)
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Death and taxes (idiom)
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"Death and taxes" is a phrase commonly referencing a famous quotation written by American statesman Benjamin Franklin: Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. Although Franklin is not the progenitor of the phrase, his usage is the most famous, especially in the United States. Earlier versions from the 18th century include a line in Daniel Defoe's The Political History of
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English-language idiom
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_and_taxes_(idiom)
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2015-07-25T06:25:10Z
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2024-09-02T16:28:00Z
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