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布克·T·华盛顿:力争上游·摘录 249

布克·T·华盛顿《力争上游》· Up from Slavery · 领导

During the whole time of the excitement, and through all the criticism, I did not utter a word of explanation or retraction. I knew that I was right, and that time and the sober second thought of the people would vindicate me. It was not long before the bishops and other church leaders began to make careful investigation of the conditions of the ministry, and they found out that I was right. In fact, the oldest and most influential bishop in one branch of the Methodist Church said that my words were far too mild. Very soon public sentiment began making itself felt, in demanding a purifying of the ministry. While this is not yet complete by any means, I think I may say, without egotism, and I have been told by many of our most influential ministers, that my words had much to do with starting a demand for the placing of a higher type of men in the pulpit. I have had the satisfaction of having many who once condemned me thank me heartily for my frank words.

出处: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2376
定位:Excerpt 249 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

面对批评和争议,布克·华盛顿选择不解释、不收回自己的话。他确信自己是对的,相信时间和人们冷静后的判断会还他公道。果然,不久后教会领袖们开始调查牧师队伍的状况,发现他说得没错,甚至有位资深主教说他的话还太温和。很快公众舆论开始要求整顿牧师队伍,虽然尚未完成,但许多有影响力的牧师告诉他,他的直言推动了这一要求。最让他欣慰的是,当初谴责他的人中,有不少后来真诚地感谢他。

上下文

布克·华盛顿在《超越奴役》中回忆自己因批评黑人牧师素质而引发争议的经历。

今日一问

当你确信自己正确却遭到批评时,你能像他一样保持沉默、等待时间证明吗?

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