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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯：自助论·摘录 214
塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《自助论》· Self-Help · 领导
One way in which self-culture may be degraded is by regarding it too exclusively as a means of “getting on.” Viewed in this light, it is unquestionable that education is one of the best investments of time and labour. In any line of life, intelligence will enable a man to adapt himself more readily to circumstances, suggest improved methods of working, and render him more apt, skilled and effective in all respects. He who works with his head as well as his hands, will come to look at his business with a clearer eye; and he will become conscious of increasing power—perhaps the most cheering consciousness the human mind can cherish. The power of self-help will gradually grow; and in proportion to a man’s self-respect, will he be armed against the temptation of low indulgences. Society and its action will be regarded with quite a new interest, his sympathies will widen and enlarge, and he will thus be attracted to work for others as well as for himself.
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定位：Excerpt 214 · 核对日期：2026-10-19 · 核验：短摘录
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自我修养可能被贬低的一种方式，是把它太 exclusively 看作“出人头地”的手段。从这个角度看，教育无疑是对时间和精力的最佳投资之一。在任何行业，才智都能让人更快适应环境、提出改进方法，在各方面更熟练有效。用脑又用手工作的人，看业务眼光更清，会意识到力量在增长——这也许是人心能怀有的最令人振奋的意识。自助的力量会逐渐增长；自尊越强，越能抵御低级放纵的诱惑。对社会及其运作会有全新兴趣，同情心会拓宽，从而被吸引去为他人也为自己工作。
上下文
斯迈尔斯《自助》中承认教育有实用价值，但警告不能只把它当成功工具。
今日一问
你学习是为了变得更有能力，还是只为了“混得好”？
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