Citizens Quote by Cordell Hull
“Every good citizen should be willing to devote a brief time during some one day in the year, when necessary, to the making up of a listing of his income for taxes to contribute to his Government, not the scriptural tithe, but a small percentage of his net profits.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, United States Treasury, 1935
Citizens should annually allocate a modest portion of net income for taxes, distinct from religious tithes.
In simple terms: Pay a small tax each year, not a religious tithe.
Key Takeaway
Contribute fairly to government funding.
Themes
taxation
citizenship
government
financial responsibility
public finance
Mood
formal
educational
Type
civic
economic
When to use this quote
- tax filing
- public budgeting
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
civic duty
economic contribution
budgetary support
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates voluntary tax contributions?
- How can tax systems be made more equitable?
A Different Perspective
Tax compliance can be politically contentious.
