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弗朗西斯·培根《随笔》· Essays · 领导 · 人性 · 行动 · 健康

Above all, those are most subject to envy, which carry the greatness of their fortunes, in an insolent and proud manner; being never well, but while they are showing how great they are, either by outward pomp, or by triumphing over all opposition or competition; whereas wise men will rather do sacrifice to envy, in suffering themselves sometimes of purpose to be crossed, and overborne in things that do not much concern them. Notwithstanding, so much is true, that the carriage of greatness, in a plain and open manner (so it be without arrogancy and vain glory) doth draw less envy, than if it be in a more crafty and cunning fashion. For in that course, a man doth but disavow fortune; and seemeth to be conscious of his own want in worth; and doth but teach others, to envy him.

出处: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/575
定位:Excerpt 15 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

白话

培根说,最招妒的是那种把权势摆得傲慢张扬的人:他们不炫耀就难受,要么讲排场,要么压服所有对手。聪明人反而会主动“祭”一点给嫉妒,在无关紧要的事上故意让人一步、吃点小亏。不过,坦荡公开地对待自己的地位(只要不傲慢自夸),比藏着掖着、耍心机更少招妒;因为遮遮掩掩等于不认命运,显得自己心虚、自知不配,反而教别人来嫉妒你。核心是:不炫耀,也不装神秘。

上下文

培根《随笔》论嫉妒,对比傲慢张扬与坦荡低调两种处世方式。

今日一问

你在展示成绩时,是坦荡而不炫耀,还是无意中在压人?

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