Almighty and eternal Lord God, the great Creator of heaven and earth, and the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; look down from heaven in pity and compassion upon me thy servant, who humbly prostrate myself before thee.
George WashingtonRead
No taxes can be devised which are not more or less inconvenient and unpleasant.
Interpretation
Taxes are often unpopular and can cause discomfort for the citizens who pay them.
George Washington's quote highlights the inherent discomfort associated with taxation. He acknowledges that while taxes are necessary for the functioning of government, they often bring about inconvenience and unpleasantness to individuals, reflecting the often contentious relationship between citizens and their financial obligations to the state.
In practice
In a discussion about government funding, you might say, 'As George Washington pointed out, no taxes can be devised which are not more or less inconvenient and unpleasant.'
Almighty and eternal Lord God, the great Creator of heaven and earth, and the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; look down from heaven in pity and compassion upon me thy servant, who humbly prostrate myself before thee.
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