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P.T. 巴纳姆:奋斗与胜利·补录 403

P.T. 巴纳姆《奋斗与胜利》· Struggles and Triumphs · 领导

It will thus be seen that, in 1851, my pet scheme was to build up a city in East Bridgeport. I had made a large fortune and was anxious to be released from the harassing cares of active business. But I could not be idle, and if I could be instrumental in giving value to land comparatively worthless; if I could by the judicious investment of a portion of my capital open the way for new industries and new homes, I should be of service to my fellow men and find grateful employment for my energies and time. I saw that in case of success there was profit in my project, and I was enough like mankind in general to look upon the enlargement of my means as a consummation devoutly and legitimately to be wished.

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定位:Additional excerpt 403 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

1851年,我最大的心愿就是在东布里奇波特建起一座城。我已赚了大钱,想从繁忙生意中脱身,但又闲不住。如果我能让几乎不值钱的地升值,用一部分资本为新产业和新家庭开路,那既对社会有贡献,也让自己有事可做。我看得清楚:这事若成,必有利润;我也和常人一样,希望合法地扩大自己的财富。说白了,他并不掩饰赚钱动机,但把“做实事”和“赚钱”放在同一条路上,用投资撬动就业和安居。

上下文

巴纳姆在自传中回顾1851年自己开发东布里奇波特的动机,既想造福社会,也坦承追求利润。

今日一问

你有没有一件事,既能让自己赚钱,又能给别人带来实实在在的好处?

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