Quote by Cordell Hull

Every good citizen should be willing to devote a brief time during some one day in the year, when necessary, to the making up of a listing of his income for taxes to contribute to his Government, not the scriptural tithe, but a small percentage of his net profits.

Every good citizen should be willing to devote a brief time

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of tax compliance and civic responsibility. It suggests that every responsible citizen should be willing to dedicate a short amount of time in a year to accurately document their income for taxation purposes. The quote distinguishes this contribution from the traditional concept of tithing and presents it as a smaller percentage of one's net profits, emphasizing the role of taxation in supporting the government and society as a whole. The quote encourages citizens to actively participate in the financial workings of their government and fulfill their obligations as good citizens.

By Cordell Hull

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