Quote by Samuel Johnson

The necessary connexion of representatives with taxes, seems to have sunk deep into many of those minds, that admit sounds, without their meaning

The necessary connexion of representatives with taxes, seems

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This quote suggests that some people mistakenly associate representatives with taxation without fully understanding the reasoning behind it. These individuals simply accept certain ideas or words without considering their true meaning or implications. It implies that there is a lack of critical thinking and understanding in the way people perceive the connection between representatives and taxes, leading to a shallow understanding of this important relationship.

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