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
Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations