Quote by H. L. Mencken

Unquestionably, there is progress. The average American now pays twice as much in taxes as he formerly got in wages.

Unquestionably, there is progress. The average American now

Summary

This quote sarcastically highlights the ever-increasing burden of taxes on the average American. It suggests that while there may be claims of progress in society, it is at the expense of individuals, who now have to pay considerably higher taxes, which outweigh any wage increases they have received. This statement implies a critique of the impact of taxes on the financial well-being of the average American.

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