☆ The taxpayer:that's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take a civil service examination.
纳税人:指为联邦政府工作但无需参加公务员考试的人。
———罗纳德·里根(美国前总统)
☆ A citizen can hardly distinguish between a tax and a fine, except that the fine is generally much lighter.
普通市民是很难区分税金和罚款的,除了知道罚款通常还要轻些以外。
———G.K查斯特顿([1874-1936]英国作家)
☆ There are some taxes that are good for our economy,because they discourage harmful activities.
还是有一些税有利于我们的经济,因为它们抑制有害活动的进行。
———戴维M.路德曼(美国经济学家)