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P.T. 巴纳姆:赚钱的艺术·摘录 34

P.T. 巴纳姆《赚钱的艺术》· The Art of Money Getting · 投资

In this Republican country, the man makes the business. No matter whether he is a blacksmith, a shoemaker, a farmer, banker or lawyer, so long as his business is legitimate, he may be a gentleman. So any "legitimate" business is a double blessing it helps the man engaged in it, and also helps others. The Farmer supports his own family, but he also benefits the merchant or mechanic who needs the products of his farm. The tailor not only makes a living by his trade, but he also benefits the farmer, the clergyman and others who cannot make their own clothing. But all these classes often may be gentlemen.

出处: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8581
定位:Excerpt 34 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

巴纳姆说,在这个共和制国家,是人造就生意。不管你是铁匠、鞋匠、农民、银行家还是律师,只要生意正当,就可以是绅士。任何“正当”生意都是双重祝福:既帮自己,也帮别人。农民养活自家,也惠及需要农产品的商人和技工;裁缝靠手艺谋生,也帮了农民、牧师等不会做衣服的人。这些阶层的人都可以是绅士。核心是:职业不分贵贱,正当劳动既利己又利人,都值得尊重。

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巴纳姆在《赚钱的艺术》中倡导美国式的职业平等观,反驳英国以出身论绅士的传统。

今日一问

你是否曾因职业而看低别人?如何提醒自己尊重每一份正当劳动?

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