Quote by Charles Dudley Warner

The thing generally raised on city land is taxes.

The thing generally raised on city land is taxes.

Summary

This quote highlights the notion that the primary source of revenue for cities is taxation. It implies that cities rely on collecting taxes from their residents and businesses in order to fund various public services and infrastructure projects. By saying "the thing generally raised on city land," the quote emphasizes the importance and inevitability of taxes as a means of generating income for city governments.

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By Charles Dudley Warner

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