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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《节俭》· Thrift · 投资

Every man is bound to do what he can to elevate his social state, and to secure his independence. For this purpose he must spare from his means in order to be independent in his condition. Industry enables men to earn their living; it should also enable them to learn to live. Independence can only be established by the exercise of forethought, prudence, frugality, and self-denial. To be just as well as generous, men must deny themselves. The essence of generosity is self-sacrifice.

出处: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14418
定位:Excerpt 6 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

每个人都有责任尽力提升自己的社会处境,争取独立自主。为此,他必须从收入里省出一部分,才能让自己不依附于人。勤劳让人能谋生,也应该让人学会怎样生活。独立不是天上掉下来的,只能靠预先打算、谨慎、节俭和自我克制建立起来。人要想既公正又慷慨,就得对自己有所克制,因为慷慨的本质就是自我牺牲。也就是说,先管住自己、省下资源,才有能力对别人好。

上下文

这是斯迈尔斯在《节俭》中论述个人责任、独立与慷慨之间关系的段落。

今日一问

为了让自己更独立,你愿意在哪些方面先对自己克制一点?

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