Celebrity deeds indifferent to fame and fortune (I) Tao Yuanming
Tao Yuanming gave up his official position and lived in seclusion in the quiet countryside, so he had an independent personality of "picking chrysanthemums under the hedge and seeing Nanshan leisurely"; Zhou Dunyi refused official corruption, so he "emerged from the mud without being stained" and lived a clean and honest life; Wang Mian was indifferent to fame and fortune, leaving a much-told story: "Don't praise the good luck, just leave a mouthful of dry Kun". They all learned to refuse the temptation of fame and fortune. They are our role models, so they will be immortal.
Brother Wright
After they successfully completed their first flight test on 1903, the two brothers became famous all over the world. Although they have become world-famous figures, they don't care about their fame at all. They just work silently, don't write autobiographies, don't attend meaningless banquets, and never receive journalists. Once, a reporter asked his brother Welber to give a speech. Welber replied, "Sir, do you know that parrots like to croak, but they can't fly high?"
Guan Linzheng
Guan is a first-year student in a military school and once held an important position in the Kuomintang army. After a long campaign and the ups and downs of his career, he gradually saw through his career in the first half of his life. /kloc-in the autumn of 0/949, he resigned as commander-in-chief of the army, retired from the Kuomintang army, refused to accept the order to fly to Taiwan Province Province with Chiang Kai-shek, and lived in seclusion in Hong Kong for an excuse. From then on, he did not participate in any political meetings and social activities, did not meet any reporters, cut off all ties with the old party, government and army, and enjoyed reading and writing all day. During this period, Chiang Kai-shek and Jiang Jingguo invited him to work in Taiwan Province Province several times and promised him a high position, but he declined politely. From the age of 44 to his death at the age of 85, he lived in seclusion.
Qian Zhongshu
Qian Zhongshu, a contemporary scholar, is indifferent to fame and fortune and willing to be lonely all his life. He refused to be interviewed by all news media. The reporter of CCTV's "Son of the East" tried every means to break through Qian Zhongshu's defense line, and finally announced to the national audience with regret: Mr. Qian Zhongshu is determined not to accept the interview, and we can only respect his opinions.
In 1980s, the famous Princeton University in America invited Qian Zhongshu to give lectures. He only needs to give lectures for 40 minutes every week, and only gives lectures 12 times, and the reward is160,000 dollars. Accommodation is all inclusive, and you can take your wife with you. The treatment was so generous that Qian Zhongshu refused.
After the publication of his famous novel Fortress Besieged, it not only caused a sensation at home, but also had great repercussions abroad. Many people in journalism and literature want to see him, but he refuses to see him. A woman from Bush called to say that she had finished reading Fortress Besieged and was eager to meet him. Qian Zhongshu refused repeatedly, but she still insisted on seeing him. (argumentative essay)
Qian Zhongshu said humorously to her, "If you feel good after eating an egg, why do you have to know the hen that laid it?"
199 1 Annual Report 1 1 On the eve of Qian Zhongshu's 80th birthday, relatives, friends, scholars, celebrities, government agencies and organizations kept calling. China Academy of Social Sciences wanted to hold a birthday party and academic seminar for him, but Qian Zhongshu insisted.
The curies
Curie and his wife are both world-famous scientists, and Madame Curie is the only female scientist who won the Nobel Prize twice in the world, but they live frugally and do not seek fame and fortune.
All kinds of medals and medals are symbols of honor. Maybe many people dream of treasure, but the Curies regard it as waste. 1902, Mr. Curie received a notice from the Faculty of Science of French University, saying that he would apply to the Ministry and award him the Medal of Honor in recognition of his contribution to science. Please don't refuse to accept.
After discussing with his wife, Curie wrote back: "Please give my thanks to Mr. Minister. Please tell me I'm not interested in medals. I just need a lab. "
A friend of Madame Curie was invited to her home. When she entered the room, she saw Madame Curie's little daughter playing with a gold medal just awarded to Madame Curie by the Royal Society. She was surprised and said, "It is very difficult to win this gold medal with such a high honor. How can children play? " Madame Curie said: "It is to let children know that honor is just a toy from an early age. You can only play, and you can't value it too much. If you keep it forever, you will have no future. " The curies attached importance to their careers and ignored fame and fortune.
Celebrity deeds indifferent to fame and fortune (2) "Selected Works of Einstein"
When a friend of Einstein met Eisenstein, he said, "Your reputation is too great to be believed. I heard that two American college students went this way and sent a letter from America. The envelope only says "Love is trapped in Stan's receipt" to see if it can be delivered. Later I heard that you received it. " Yes! Einstein replied with a smile: "The letter was received and it was received on time, which only shows that the post office is working well. It has nothing to do with my reputation. "
1955, the 50th anniversary of his "skin relativity" was founded, and all countries organized commemorative meetings. Einstein received many letters of death, but he thought, what is the value of this trip to science? Obviously in vain. He is right &; Mdash The initiator of this meeting said this meaningful sentence: "I am more or less grateful to fate,&; It is painful for me to cut even a little thing with personality cult. "
Fame bought with money
There are many colleges under the famous Cambridge University in Britain, most of which are St. John. St Peter. Churchill and other saints or celebrities as the name of the school. But the new David. Robinson College is an exception. David Robertson, a southerner, made a fortune by operating TV rental business in 1970s, but & mdash; in order to make himself "immortal", he donated a huge sum of170,000 British architecture to Jianqiao University. Seek a college named after it. After discussion, Cambridge University finally agreed to the demands of the rich.
Benson won the gold medal.
Bunsen is a world-famous chemist, bunsen burner. He invented Bunsen Photofatigue Meter and Bunsen Battery. He also found two rare elements in a mineral spring, cone and uranium. Therefore, he was praised by the scientific community more than once. But there is&; Mdash For the second time, when the president of the conference put the Medal of Glory and Shouzhi on his chest, Benson took it off and said, "In the past, when my old mother was alive, whenever I brought home the prize grass. She always smiles from ear to ear. How happy the lonely old man feels for his son! But now that she has passed away, what use are these colorful things to me? " This is the way that this world-famous scientist treats honor.
Celebrity deeds indifferent to fame and fortune (3) Please call me by my first name.
After the famous British novelist Charles P Spears awarded the title of "Lord", many people around him and in the United States and other places &; Mdash some relatives and friends
Friends sent letters and calls to congratulate him and asked him what to call him in the future. He wrote this answer in a reply to the dean of William and Mary College in Virginia, USA. Although many letters I have received now are written with the words "Si Nuo is honored", to be honest, I don't like this title very much. In the future, you (including all other friends) will still call me the first & ampmdash& ampmdash; I'm glad you call me Charles. I really want to spill scotch on your head &; hellip& amphellip"
Billionaires without wealth
By the end of 1994, Glamour's assets were close to 9 billion pounds, making it one of the most outstanding pharmaceutical companies in the world. One of its founders &; Mdash& ampmdash Wellcome died before 1936. But his frugality has always been praised by the world. Wellcome, the king of medicine, was born in a simple wooden house. His family is very poor. He grew up in hardships and adversity, and then came to the College of Pharmacy to study. After graduation, I started my own efforts. Wellcome is not interested in buying high-rise buildings. He&; He mdash never owned his own property in his life. He used his money to develop science and produce drugs with commercial value.
Qian Zhongshu has both fame and fortune.
Mr. Qian Zhongshu, a master of literature, is a lonely man. He is most afraid of being publicized, and even more unwilling to make a fool of himself in newspapers and periodicals. His siege caused a sensation at home and abroad. Many people are not familiar with this writer and want to see him. When mdash saw him, they all declined.
One day, an English lady called. She likes to meet Mr. Qian. Teacher Qian's polite refusal didn't work, so some humorous language said to her, "Why should you know its hen when you eat an egg?"
On one occasion, Princeton University in the United States offered $654.38 +0.6 million to invite her to give a lecture for half a year, with full accommodation, so that she could save her wife. Moreover, the university only requires him to give a lecture once, 40 minutes each time, and only 12 times every six months. Such generous treatment is almost staggering. But Qian Zhongshu was unmoved.
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