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It is human nature on the part of those who pay graduated taxes to attack all taxes based on the principle of ability to pay.
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gutenberg.orgIt is human nature on the part of those who pay graduated taxes to attack all taxes based on the principle of ability to pay.
This quote reflects Roosevelt's understanding of human nature in relation to tax burdens, particularly among those who pay graduated taxes.
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