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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯：自助论·摘录 237
塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《自助论》· Self-Help · 领导
Truthfulness, integrity, and goodness—qualities that hang not on any man’s breath—form the essence of manly character, or, as one of our old writers has it, “that inbred loyalty unto Virtue which can serve her without a livery.” He who possesses these qualities, united with strength of purpose, carries with him a power which is irresistible. He is strong to do good, strong to resist evil, and strong to bear up under difficulty and misfortune. When Stephen of Colonna fell into the hands of his base assailants, and they asked him in derision, “Where is now your fortress?” “Here,” was his bold reply, placing his hand upon his heart. It is in misfortune that the character of the upright man shines forth with the greatest lustre; and when all else fails, he takes stand upon his integrity and his courage.
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定位：Excerpt 237 · 核对日期：2026-10-19 · 核验：短摘录
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诚实、正直和善良，这些不靠别人吹捧的品质，是男子汉品格的核心，古人说是“对美德发自内心的忠诚，不用穿制服也能服侍她”。具备这些品质又有坚定目标的人，拥有不可抗拒的力量：能行善、能抗恶、能在困难和不幸中挺住。科隆纳的斯蒂芬落入敌人手中，被嘲笑“你的堡垒呢”，他拍着胸口说“在这里”。逆境最能显出正直者的光芒；当一切都靠不住时，他靠正直和勇气站立。
上下文
斯迈尔斯《自助》引古语和科隆纳的典故，说明正直与勇气是逆境中的堡垒。
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当外部支持都失效时，你内心还能靠什么站稳？
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