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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯:节俭·摘录 291
塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《节俭》· Thrift · 投资
"If a committee at each institution," he said, "were to adopt this course, taking an interest in their humble circumstances, and in a sympathizing and kindly spirit, to suggest, invite, nay win them over, not only by reading the lesson, but forming the habit of true economy and self-reliance (the noblest lessons for which classes could be formed), how cheering would be the results! Once established in better habits, their feet firmly set in the path of self-reliance, how generally would young men grow up with the practical conviction that to their own advancing intelligence and virtues must they mainly look to work out their own social welfare!"
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定位:Excerpt 291 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录
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他说:“如果每个机构的委员会都采取这种做法,关心他们卑微的处境,以同情和友善的精神去建议、邀请,甚至赢得他们,不仅读这一课,还帮他们养成真正节约和自立(这是可以开班传授的最高尚课程)的习惯,结果会多么令人振奋!一旦养成更好的习惯,双脚稳稳踏在自立的路上,年轻人成长起来时,普遍都会有一个实际信念:他们主要得靠自身不断提高的智慧和品德,去争取自己的社会福利!”
上下文
斯迈尔斯《节俭》中赛克斯对机械学院委员会的建议,强调品格习惯比书本知识更根本。
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你身边有没有人需要你以友善而非说教的方式,帮他们养成一个节约的小习惯?
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