Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Of all debts men are least willing to pay the taxes. What a satire is this on government! Everywhere they think they get their moneys worth, except for these.
Summary
This quote humorously reflects the common aversion towards paying taxes. It implies that people generally feel dissatisfied with the services provided by the government in relation to the amount of taxes they have to pay. It highlights the irony of how individuals often perceive themselves as receiving their money's worth in various contexts, except when it comes to taxes. By sarcastically underscore how people tend to begrudge this particular obligation, the quote satirizes the government's ability to meet the expectations and needs of its citizens through the resources acquired from taxes.
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