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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯:节俭·摘录 40

塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《节俭》· Thrift · 投资

Competence and comfort lie within the reach of most people, were they to take the adequate means to secure and enjoy them. Men who are paid good wages might also become capitalists, and take their fair share in the improvement and well-being of the world. But it is only by the exercise of labour, energy, honesty, and thrift, that they can advance their own position or that of their class.

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定位:Excerpt 40 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

多数人本可以过上小康舒适的生活,只要采取正确方法。拿不错工资的人也能成为资本所有者,参与社会改善。但只有通过劳动、精力、诚实和节俭,才能提升自己或所属阶层的地位。这意味着不能只靠收入,还要有意识地储蓄和投资,并保持诚实努力。

上下文

斯迈尔斯《节俭》中的观点,针对19世纪英国工人阶层,鼓励他们通过节俭提升地位。

今日一问

你目前的工作收入,有多少被用来为未来积累资本?

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