As more money flowed through Washington and as Washington's power to regulate our lives grew, opportunities and temptations for graft, influence peddling and cutting corners grew exponentially. Power breeds corruption.
Steve Forbes - Money - Politicians - Power - Dishonesty

The politicians say "we" can't afford a tax cut. Maybe we can't afford the politicians.
Steve Forbes - Politicians - Tax

Start by scrapping the tax code. Don't fiddle with it. Junk it. Throw it out. Bury it. Replace it with a pro-growth, pro-family tax cut that lowers tax rates to 17% across the board and expands exemptions for individuals and children so that a family of four would pay no taxes on the first $36,000 of income.
Steve Forbes - Tax - Family - Improvement

The real source of wealth and capital in this new era is not material things.. it is the human mind, the human spirit, the human imagination, and our faith in the future.
Steve Forbes - Rich - Spirit - Innovation

Mr. Greenspan did a very good job in the early 1990’s. But recently he’s fallen prey to this crazy theory that prosperity causes inflation. So they’re trying to slow the economy down by raising interest rates. It’s like a doctor saying you’re in great health, so we have to make you sick a little bit. It’s a bizarre theory. It’s going to hurt our economy.
Steve Forbes - Economy - Finance

The flat tax would be so simple, you could fill it out on a post card. A post card that would say, in effect, having a wonderful time; glad most of my money is here.
Steve Forbes - Money - Tax

America has the potential for the greatest economic boom and spiritual renewal in our history. But we're being held back by Washington politics as usual. It's time we move forward.
Steve Forbes - Politicians - Economic - Spiritual - Encouragement

In their late 40s, Forbes mens' hormones seem to change. Pop started riding motorcycles. I would say running for president qualifies.
Steve Forbes - Change - Politicians