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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯:自助论·摘录 40

塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《自助论》· Self-Help · 领导

The array of great names which we have already cursorily cited, of men springing from the ranks of the industrial classes, who have achieved distinction in various walks of life—in science, commerce, literature, and art—shows that at all events the difficulties interposed by poverty and labour are not insurmountable. As respects the great contrivances and inventions which have conferred so much power and wealth upon the nation, it is unquestionable that for the greater part of them we have been indebted to men of the humblest rank. Deduct what they have done in this particular line of action, and it will be found that very little indeed remains for other men to have accomplished.

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定位:Excerpt 40 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

核心是:贫穷和劳作挡不住人成才,重大发明多出自底层。斯迈尔斯列举了一串从工业阶层中冒出来的大人物,他们在科学、商业、文学、艺术各领域都做出了成就,这说明贫困和辛苦造成的困难并非不可逾越。再看那些给国家带来巨大力量和财富的重大发明,绝大多数要归功于最卑微阶层的人。如果把他们在发明上的贡献扣除,其他人能拿出的成果就少得可怜了。所以,出身低不是借口,关键在肯不肯干。今天我们可以做的,是别用出身和条件给自己设限,把精力放在持续学习和动手创造上,用实际成果说话。

上下文

斯迈尔斯《自助》列举工业阶层出身的名人,论证底层也能有大成就。

今日一问

你有没有因为出身或条件而给自己设限?今天能做哪件小事打破它?

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