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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯:节俭·摘录 360

塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《节俭》· Thrift · 投资

The effecting of a life assurance by a working man, for the benefit of his wife and children, is an eminently unselfish act. It is a moral as well as a religious transaction. It is "providing for those of his own household." It is taking the right step towards securing the independence of his family, after he, the bread-winner, has been called away. This right investment of _the pennies_ is the best proof of practical virtue, and of the honest forethought and integrity of a true man.

出处: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14418
定位:Excerpt 360 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

一个工人为自己买人寿保险,受益人是妻子和孩子,这是非常无私的行为。它既是道德行为,也是宗教行为,因为这是在“供养自己的家人”。顶梁柱走了以后,家人不至于陷入困境,这是走向家庭独立的关键一步。把便士用对地方,是实际美德的最好证明,也体现了一个真正男人的诚实远见和正直。核心是:保险不是为自己,而是对家人的责任。怎么做?趁健康时尽早投保,保额覆盖家庭必要开支,指定好受益人。

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斯迈尔斯《节俭》结尾段落,19世纪英国工人家庭保障观念,带有当时宗教与道德色彩。

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如果你是家庭主要收入来源,有没有为家人做好万一你不在的经济安排?

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