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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯:自助论·摘录 108
塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《自助论》· Self-Help · 领导
ACCIDENT does very little towards the production of any great result in life. Though sometimes what is called “a happy hit” may be made by a bold venture, the common highway of steady industry and application is the only safe road to travel. It is said of the landscape painter Wilson, that when he had nearly finished a picture in a tame, correct manner, he would step back from it, his pencil fixed at the end of a long stick, and after gazing earnestly on the work, he would suddenly walk up and by a few bold touches give a brilliant finish to the painting. But it will not do for every one who would produce an effect, to throw his brush at the canvas in the hope of producing a picture. The capability of putting in these last vital touches is acquired only by the labour of a life; and the probability is, that the artist who has not carefully trained himself beforehand, in attempting to produce a brilliant effect at a dash, will only produce a blotch.
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定位:Excerpt 108 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录
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人生中任何伟大成就,靠偶然事故促成的极少。虽然有时大胆冒险也能碰巧成功,但稳妥的行业和持续用功才是唯一安全的道路。据说风景画家威尔逊在画作快完成时,会退后几步,用绑在长杆上的笔凝视画面,然后突然上前几笔大胆的笔触,使画作光彩夺目。但并非每个想产生效果的人,都能把画笔扔向画布就指望画出好画。能加上这些关键笔触的能力,是毕生努力换来的;没有事先严格训练的人,想一挥而就产生惊人效果,很可能只会弄出一团污渍。
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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《自助》一书,19世纪英国励志经典,强调勤奋与自我修养。
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