I will follow my logic, no matter where it goes, after it has consulted with my heart. If you ever come to a conclusion without calling the heart in, you will come to a bad conclusion.
Robert Green IngersollRead
If the money is raised by taxation, then the burden will fall where it ought to fall, . . . and the rich and stingy will no longer be able to evade the duties of citizenship and of humanity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Taxation ensures that everyone contributes to society, especially the wealthy, who should not shirk their responsibilities.
This quote reflects on the moral obligation of wealthier individuals to contribute to the societal framework through taxes. Ingersoll emphasizes that taxation is a means to ensure fairness and accountability, making it difficult for the affluent to neglect their duties towards fellow citizens and the greater community. It suggests that financial responsibility is a fundamental aspect of citizenship and humanity, promoting social justice and equity.
Themes
TaxationWealthResponsibilityCitizenshipSocial Justice
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about economic equality, one might quote Ingersoll to highlight the importance of fair taxation.
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