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尼可罗·马基雅维利:君主论·摘录 51
尼可罗·马基雅维利《君主论》· The Prince · 领导 · 健康 · 人性 · 财富
Therefore, a prince, not being able to exercise this virtue of liberality in such a way that it is recognized, except to his cost, if he is wise he ought not to fear the reputation of being mean, for in time he will come to be more considered than if liberal, seeing that with his economy his revenues are enough, that he can defend himself against all attacks, and is able to engage in enterprises without burdening his people; thus it comes to pass that he exercises liberality towards all from whom he does not take, who are numberless, and meanness towards those to whom he does not give, who are few.
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定位:Excerpt 51 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录
白话
马基雅维利说:君主若想显得慷慨,往往要花大代价,所以明智的君主不怕被说吝啬。因为节俭能让收入够用,能自卫,能做事而不加重百姓负担。这样,他对不拿钱的人(多数人)显得慷慨,对不給钱的人(少数人)显得吝啬。核心是:吝啬是治理的美德,不是缺点。为什么?因为慷慨会耗尽资源,最终要么变穷要么加税。怎么做?控制开支,不轻易施舍,把资源用在防御和公共事业上。
上下文
《君主论》讨论君主应如何对待慷慨与吝啬的名声,马基雅维利主张实用主义。
今日一问
你是否为了面子而过度花费,结果反而损害了真正重要的事?
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