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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯:节俭·摘录 16

塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《节俭》· Thrift · 投资

The mere material wealth bequeathed to us by our forefathers forms but an insignificant item in the sum of our inheritance. Our birthright is made up of something far more imperishable. It consists of the sum of the useful effects of human skill and labour. These effects were not transmitted by learning, but by teaching and example. One generation taught another, and thus art and handicraft, the knowledge of mechanical appliances and materials, continued to be preserved. The labours and efforts of former generations were thus transmitted by father to son; and they continue to form the natural heritage of the human race--one of the most important instruments of civilization.

出处: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14418
定位:Excerpt 16 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

祖先留下的物质财富,在我们继承的总量里只占很小一部分。我们真正的遗产更持久,是人类技能和劳动的有用成果。这些成果不是靠书本学来的,而是靠教导和榜样传下来的。一代教一代,手艺、工具和材料知识才得以保存。前人的努力由父传子,成为人类自然的遗产,也是文明最重要的工具之一。所以,学手艺要跟人学、动手做,再教给下一代。

上下文

斯迈尔斯《节俭》强调技能传承靠言传身教,而非单纯书本。

今日一问

你身上有什么技能可以教给身边一个人?

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