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P.T. 巴纳姆:奋斗与胜利·补录 617

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

It was suggested to me that a small fortune in itself could be easily made out of the excitement. “Let the ceremony take place in the Academy of Music, charge a big price for admission, and the citizens will come in crowds.” I have no manner of doubt that in this way twenty-five thousand dollars could easily have been obtained. But I had no such thought. I had promised to give the couple a genteel and graceful wedding, and I kept my word.

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定位:Additional excerpt 617 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

有人建议巴纳姆把婚礼放在音乐学院举行,卖高价门票,肯定能赚两万五千美元。但他没这么做,因为他已经答应给这对小夫妻一场体面优雅的婚礼,他信守承诺。这里体现了一个取舍:赚钱的机会很多,但信誉和人情一旦透支就很难挽回。他选择放弃短期暴利,维护长期关系和声誉。

上下文

巴纳姆虽然以炒作闻名,但自传中他强调自己重视承诺。这段发生在婚礼筹备期间。

今日一问

面对一个明显能赚快钱但违背承诺的机会,你会怎么选?

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