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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《自助论》· Self-Help · 领导

WE have already referred to some illustrious Commoners raised from humble to elevated positions by the power of application and industry; and we might point to even the Peerage itself as affording equally instructive examples. One reason why the Peerage of England has succeeded so well in holding its own, arises from the fact that, unlike the peerages of other countries, it has been fed, from time to time, by the best industrial blood of the country—the very “liver, heart, and brain of Britain.” Like the fabled Antæus, it has been invigorated and refreshed by touching its mother earth, and mingling with that most ancient order of nobility—the working order.

出处: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/935
定位:Excerpt 159 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

斯迈尔斯前面讲了一些出身低微、靠勤奋和专注爬上高位的平民,这里又说,连贵族阶层也有同样的例子。英国贵族之所以能长久站得住,一个原因是它不像别国贵族那样封闭,而是不断吸收本国最优秀的实业血液——用他的话说,是英国的“肝、心、脑”。就像神话里的安泰俄斯,一碰到大地母亲就重新有力,英国贵族也靠与最古老的“劳动阶层”结合而保持活力。这背后是个取舍:一个阶层若只靠血统自守,就会僵化;肯向实干者开门,才能更新自己。

上下文

斯迈尔斯《自助》中论英国贵族因吸收实业人才而保持活力的段落,19世纪。

今日一问

你所在的圈子,是只认出身,还是肯给实干的人留门?

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