Quote by Oscar Wilde

Rich bachelors should be heavily taxed. It is not fair that some men should be happier than others.

Rich bachelors should be heavily taxed. It is not fair that

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This quote suggests that rich men who remain unmarried should be subject to higher taxation because it is seen as unfair that they are able to experience more happiness than others. The idea behind this statement may stem from a belief in income equality and a desire to prevent a concentration of wealth in the hands of a few individuals. The quote highlights the notion that financial prosperity should not lead to unequal levels of happiness in society.

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