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In Europe taxation has become a science, according to which the largest possible amounts are obtained at the smallest possible inconvenience.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

He notes that European countries have developed efficient taxation methods that minimize inconvenience to citizens.

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