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布克·T·华盛顿：力争上游·摘录 240
布克·T·华盛顿《力争上游》· Up from Slavery · 领导
Gentlemen of the Exposition, as we present to you our humble effort at an exhibition of our progress, you must not expect overmuch. Starting thirty years ago with ownership here and there in a few quilts and pumpkins and chickens (gathered from miscellaneous sources), remember the path that has led from these to the inventions and production of agricultural implements, buggies, steam-engines, newspapers, books, statuary, carving, paintings, the management of drug-stores and banks, has not been trodden without contact with thorns and thistles. While we take pride in what we exhibit as a result of our independent efforts, we do not for a moment forget that our part in this exhibition would fall far short of your expectations but for the constant help that has come to our education life, not only from the Southern states, but especially from Northern philanthropists, who have made their gifts a constant stream of blessing and encouragement.
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定位：Excerpt 240 · 核对日期：2026-10-19 · 核验：短摘录
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华盛顿代表黑人向博览会展示三十年来的进步，但请大家别期望过高。三十年前，黑人只零星拥有几床被子、几个南瓜、几只鸡，一路走到能制造农具、马车、蒸汽机，办报纸、出书、做雕塑、开药店和银行，这条路布满荆棘。他为自主努力感到自豪，但不忘感谢南方各州，尤其北方慈善家持续资助黑人教育，让这些成果成为可能。他既展示成绩，也坦诚起点低，更表达感恩——这种谦逊而自信的姿态，既赢得同情，也避免被指傲慢。
上下文
这是华盛顿在亚特兰大博览会上的开场白，当时黑人解放仅三十年，他借展览展示进步并感谢北方资助者。
今日一问
当你展示自己的成绩时，是否也能坦诚起点并感谢帮助过你的人？
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