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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯:节俭·摘录 159
塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《节俭》· Thrift · 投资
Individual men are willing to deny themselves, but associated communities will not. The masses are too selfish, and fear that advantage will be taken of any sacrifices which they may be called upon to make. Hence it is amongst the noble band of resolute spirits that we look for those who raise and elevate the world, as well as themselves. The recollection of what they have done, acts as a stimulus to others. It braces the mind of man, reanimates his will, and encourages him to further exertions.
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定位:Excerpt 159 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录
白话
个人愿意自我克制,但联合起来的群体却不愿意。大众太自私,担心自己做出的牺牲会被别人利用。因此,我们只能从那些坚定的高尚灵魂中寻找能够提升世界和自身的人。他们的事迹会激励他人,振奋精神,重燃意志,鼓励人们进一步努力。
上下文
斯迈尔斯在《节俭》中讨论个人与群体的差异,认为群体容易自私,而个人英雄主义能带动社会进步。
今日一问
当群体陷入自私的僵局时,我能否成为那个率先自我克制、用行动激励他人的人?
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