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When did Ben Franklin say The only thing certain in life is death and taxes?
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Who said you only have to pay taxes and die?
The quote is "The only thing certain is death and taxes." and Benjamin Franklin said it.
What is the only thing that is certain?
Death and taxes.
Who originally said the only thing certain in life death and taxes?
Ben Franklin's quote "but in the world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes." ^ | | This statement is untrue. Although Benjamin Franklin DID state this in a letter to French physicist and writer, Jean- Baptiste Leroy. Daniel Defoe, in fact, said the statement, " Things as certain as death and taxes can be more firmly believed." Proving the above statement wrong.
Who said death and taxes are the only sure thing in life?
Benjamin Franklin.
The only thing certain in life is death and taxes?
Benjamin Franklin is credited in Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. (1919) with saying "...in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes" in a letter to Jean-Baptiste Leroy dated 13 November 1789.
What is the only for sure thing in life?
Death and taxes
What is the meaning of In this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes?
It's basically a sarcastic phrase of things we can't avoid, but it's mostly aimed at the displeasure of having to pay taxes. And we know we will all die one day, so that is something that is definitely a 'sure thing', too.
What does a rdw count of 15.5 indicate?
Only one thing: certain death.
What happens if mortgage is paid off but property taxes are owed in NJ?
The same thing happens as in any other state: If the property taxes are not paid, the city or town can take possession of the property by virtue of a tax taking. Such takings are governed by state law. The mortgage being paid makes no difference. There is considerable truth in the old saying that there is "Nothing certain but death - and taxes."
What did Franklin thing about strangers?
i do not no
Are there taxes on shoes?
yes there are taxes on every thing you buy
Are Silicon dioxide diamonds worth money?
What a question of course is worth money the only thing that is free is taxes and death both are not in high demand
