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爱德华·博克:爱德华·博克自传·补录 332

爱德华·博克《爱德华·博克自传》· The Americanization of Edward Bok · 领导

"I propose, therefore, to give my name hereafter only to such askers as can furnish me proof by intelligent comment upon it that they have read some book of mine. If they can inclose a bookseller's certificate that they have bought the book, their case will be very much strengthened; but I do not insist upon this. In all instances a card and a stamped and directed envelope must be inclosed. I will never 'add a sentiment' except in the case of applicants who can give me proof that they have read all my books, now some thirty or forty in number.

出处: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3538
定位:Additional excerpt 332 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

他提出,以后只给那些能通过 intelligent comment 证明读过他某本书的人签名。如果能附上书店的购书证明,那就更好了,但他不强制要求。无论如何,必须附上回邮信封和地址。他绝不会“加一句赠言”,除非对方能证明读完了他的全部三四十本书。这样既筛掉了盲目收集签名的人,也鼓励真正读者认真阅读。

上下文

博克在自传中讲述自己如何应对签名请求,提出具体规则来筛选真诚的读者。

今日一问

你能否用类似的方法,筛选出真正重视你工作的人?

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