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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯：节俭·摘录 114
塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《节俭》· Thrift · 投资
Mr. Chambers, of Edinburgh, in his description of the working classes of Sunderland makes these remarks: "With deep sorrow I mention that everywhere one tale was told. Intemperance prevails to a large extent; good wages are squandered on mean indulgences; there is little care for the morrow, and the workhouse is the ultimate refuge. One man, a skilled worker in an iron-foundry, was pointed out as having for years received a wage of one guinea a day, or six guineas a week; he had spent all, mostly in drink, and was now reduced to a lower department at a pound a week."
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定位：Excerpt 114 · 核对日期：2026-10-19 · 核验：短摘录
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爱丁堡的钱伯斯先生描述桑德兰工人阶级时痛心地说：到处听到同一个故事——酗酒盛行，好工资浪费在低俗享乐上，很少为明天打算，最终只能进济贫院。有个铁厂熟练工，多年来每天挣一几尼（每周六几尼），却全花光，主要喝酒，如今降到每周一英镑的较低岗位。核心是：不会储蓄和自律，再高的收入也留不住，最终滑向贫困。斯迈尔斯借此呼吁工人养成节俭和远虑的习惯。
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选自斯迈尔斯《节俭》，引述钱伯斯对桑德兰工人酗酒与不储蓄现象的观察。
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你身边有没有收入不低却总存不下钱的人？他们最大的开销是什么？
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