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Men at a distance, who have admired our systems of government unfounded in nature, are apt to accuse the rulers, and say
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"Men at a distance, who have admired our systems of government unfounded in nature, are apt to accuse the rulers, and say that taxes have been assessed too high and collected too rigidly"

- Henry Knox

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This quote by Henry Knox talks to the idea of people from afar admiring the systems of government in the United States, but then implicating the rulers of taxing expensive and collecting too rigidly. This could be analyzed as an alerting to those in power to be mindful of how they are governing and to be aware of the perception of their actions from those outside of the nation. It might likewise be interpreted as a pointer to those in power to be mindful of the concern they are putting on their citizens and to be aware of the effects of their actions. Knox is recommending that those in power should be aware of how their actions are perceived by those beyond the nation, and to be mindful of the concern they are placing on their people. This quote acts as a reminder to those in power to be conscious of their actions and to be aware of the effects of their decisions.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Henry Knox between July 25, 1750 and October 21, 1806. He/she was a famous Soldier from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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