Famous quote by Kathleen Turner

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You shouldnt get to live in society and give nothing back. People complain about their taxes, yet they do nothing for th
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"You shouldn't get to live in society and give nothing back. People complain about their taxes, yet they do nothing for the community. That makes me furious"

- Kathleen Turner

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This quote by Kathleen Turner speaks to the value of returning to the neighborhood. She is revealing her aggravation with people who benefit from the advantages of residing in a society without contributing anything in return. She believes that individuals ought to not have the ability to reap the benefits of living in a society without offering something back. She is also mad with people who complain about their taxes, yet not do anything to help the community. This quote highlights the significance of giving back to the community and not benefiting from the benefits of residing in a society without contributing anything in return. It is a pointer that we must all make every effort to be active members of our neighborhoods and contribute in whatever way we can.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Kathleen Turner somewhere between July 19, 1954 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 37 other quotes.

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