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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯:节俭·摘录 25
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There are many who murmur and complain at the law of labour under which we live, without reflecting that obedience to it is not only in conformity with the Divine will, but also necessary for the development of intelligence, and for the thorough enjoyment of our common nature. Of all wretched men, surely the idle are the most so;--those whose life is barren of utility, who have nothing to do except to gratify their senses. Are not such men the most querulous, miserable, and dissatisfied of all, constantly in a state of _ennui_, alike useless to themselves and to others--mere cumberers of the earth, who when removed are missed by none, and whom none regret? Most wretched and ignoble lot, indeed, is the lot of the idlers.
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定位:Excerpt 25 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录
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很多人抱怨劳作的法则,却没意识到服从它既符合天意,也是发展智力和充分享受共同人性的必要条件。在所有不幸的人中,闲人最可怜:生活毫无用处,除了满足感官无事可做。这样的人最易抱怨、最痛苦、最不满足,常陷于无聊,对自己和他人都无用,只是地球的负担,消失时无人想念、无人惋惜。闲散者的命运确实最悲惨、最不光彩。
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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯是19世纪英国作家,其《节俭》一书强调勤劳、节俭与自我提升。这段话出自书中论节俭与勤劳的章节。
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