 | James Campbell - Printers - 1999 - 322 pages
...the economic burdens, as distinct from taxes, that all citizens voluntarily impose upon themselves: "the Taxes are indeed very heavy, and if those laid...many others, and much more grievous to some of us." As examples of these self-imposed 'taxes,' Father Abraham offers the following trio: "We are taxed... | |
 | James Campbell - Printers - 1999 - 316 pages
...to some of us." As examples of these self-imposed 'taxes,' Father Abraham offers the following trio: "We are taxed twice as much by our Idleness, three...by our Pride, and four times as much by our Folly ..." Father Abraham continues with a special emphasis upon the wasting of time. He notes that none... | |
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I will give it to you in short: for ' a word to the wise is enough,' as poor Richard says." They joined in desiring him G 2. to speak his mind, and gathering round him, he proceeded as follows :— " Friends," says he, " the taxes are indeed very heavy... 
