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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯:自助论·摘录 126

塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《自助论》· Self-Help · 领导

Sir Joshua Reynolds was such a believer in the force of industry, that he held that artistic excellence, “however expressed by genius, taste, or the gift of heaven, may be acquired.” Writing to Barry he said, “Whoever is resolved to excel in painting, or indeed any other art, must bring all his mind to bear upon that one object from the moment that he rises till he goes to bed.” And on another occasion he said, “Those who are resolved to excel must go to their work, willing or unwilling, morning, noon, and night: they will find it no play, but very hard labour.” But although diligent application is no doubt absolutely necessary for the achievement of the highest distinction in art, it is equally true that without the inborn genius, no amount of mere industry, however well applied, will make an artist. The gift comes by nature, but is perfected by self-culture, which is of more avail than all the imparted education of the schools.

出处: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/935
定位:Excerpt 126 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

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雷诺兹认为,艺术上的卓越无论来自天赋、品味还是天赐,都可以通过勤奋获得。他告诉巴里,想在任何艺术上出类拔萃,就必须从早到晚全神贯注于这一个目标。他还说,决心卓越的人必须早晚都去工作,不管愿不愿意;这不是游戏,而是艰苦的劳动。但斯迈尔斯补充说,勤奋对于达到最高成就固然绝对必要,但如果没有天生的才华,仅靠勤奋也成不了艺术家。天赋来自自然,但通过自我修养才能完善,这比学校传授的教育更有用。

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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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