Scene 1
Location: On the streets of Venice
Characters: 1 Antonio--An 2 Salerno--Sa 3 Lorenzo-- Roman 4 Bassanio--Ba
(Antonio and Salerno were walking on the street, talking as they walked)
Ann: I really don’t know why I am so depressed. You said that you feel bored when you see me. In fact, I feel bored too, but how can I let sadness get on me? This kind of thing makes me a fool! (Raising his hands in complaint, shaking his head and sighing as he spoke)
Sa: Your heart follows your big ships with sails bobbing on the sea. They are like dignitaries and rich gentry on the water, showing off. With their luxury. (Pause) But, believe me, man, if I had such a deal overseas, I would also spend a lot of time thinking about it. I would always observe the direction of the wind and check the name of the port. Everything I worry about makes me sad.
An: You are right, my friend, but I also believe that the success or failure of my business does not entirely depend on a ship, let alone a place. All my property. It will not be affected by this year's profit and loss, so these cargo ships alone are not enough to make me so worried.
Sa: (somewhat surprised, looking at An) Ah! So you are in love? (Joking)
An: Ouch! No, no, no. That's what you said. (Shaking his head and waving his hands)
Sa: (Still confused) If that’s not the case, then what could it be? Let me say that you are sad because you are not happy, just like you are smiling and jumping, and saying that you are happy because you are not sad is really simple.
An: How should I tell you? My dear friend, if I could express everything in my heart to you in the clearest language, then I would rather trade one of my cargo ships, but I really don’t even understand myself, what should I do? Open your mouth, where should you start? (Full of embarrassment)
Sa: Hahahaha! You know how to joke, my friend. (Looking up and ahead) Ah! Former love Antonio, look who is over there! (Point forward)
An: (Look up) Oh! It turned out to be the two of them. (Same as Lorenzo and Bassanio)
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Ann: Hello! My dear friend!
Luo: Hello, Mr. Antonio, and Mr. Salerno. (Sa Xiang and the two agreed) How lucky to find you here, Mr. Antonio (to An)
An: What's the matter? My children, look at the way you are in a hurry. (Looking in confusion)
Luo: It’s Bassanio! He has something important to do with you, right, Bassanio (looking at Bassanio)
Ba: (rubbing his hands, looking at Antonio in difficulty, then looking at Lorenzo and Saleni O) Yes Antonio, I want to tell you something---
Sa: (looking at Bassanio, then turning to Lorenzo, smiling) Dear Lorenzo, don’t you want to Would you like to go have a drink with me? Do you have time now?
Luo: (Answering with a smile) Oh, yes, of course. I was just thinking of inviting you to have some cocktails with me. Let’s go now! (Turns to Bassanio) Mr. Bassanio, you have now found the person you are looking for. We will spend less time with you, but you must not forget where we will meet at dinner.
Ba: Yes, Lorenzo, I won’t forget it, don’t worry!
Luo: (turning to Antonio) Mr. Antonio, you don’t look good. You take worldly affairs too seriously. A person who thinks too much will lose the joy of being a human being. Believe me, you have changed so much recently!
An: Don’t worry! My dear Lorenzo, nothing will happen to me.
Sa: (urging) Well, Lorenzo, the merciful God will bless our respected Mr. Antonio. He will be fine. Let us hurry up!
Luo: Okay then! (to Antonio and Bassanio) Let's go and have a talk! Goodbye
! (Exit with Salenio)
(Watch them both exit)
Ann: (Looking at Bassanio in a blink of an eye) Tell me, my child, what’s the matter? But you promised to tell me today the name of the girl you vowed to visit secretly. Please tell me now!
Ba: Mr. Antonio, you know very well how I squandered all my meager assets in order to maintain the dignity of a strong but humble person. Now I don’t care about my family’s financial situation and the tight life. What's up. My biggest worry is how to get rid of this heavy debt I have accumulated due to squandering. No matter in money or friendship, I owe you the most, just because of our deep friendship and your kindness and generosity. I dare to tell you all my debts.
An: Well, Bassanio, please tell me, as long as your plan is as fair and just as you have always done, then you can use my money as you wish, and I can provide it myself. Driven by you, I am willing to do my best to help you!
Ba: Do you know? Mr. Antonio, when I was practicing archery as a child, I would shoot one arrow out of nowhere every time, and then use another arrow to shoot in the same direction and at the same range, so that both arrows could be found, but Sometimes this means a double adventure, and it is possible that neither arrow can be found, but usually I am lucky. The reason why I bring up this childhood incident as an oath now is to tell you, if you are willing If I shoot a second arrow in the direction of the first arrow you shot, I will definitely see the target and retrieve both arrows. At the very least, I can return the second arrow to you so that I can still be right. Be a debtor who repays the kindness you gave me previously!
An: You know what I am like. Now you use such an analogy to test my friendship. It is just a waste of time. If you suspect that I am not willing to try my best to help, then spend more time than you do. All the money I have is not sorry for me, so you only need to tell me how to help you, and it is what I can do. Please tell me, my Bassanio!
Ba: There is a daughter of a wealthy family in Belmont. She is very beautiful. What is especially commendable is that she has very outstanding virtues. From her eyes, I sometimes receive her message. Emotional longing. Her name was Portia, and she was no less beautiful than Portia, the daughter of Caitu in ancient times and the good wife of Brutus. The big world did not ignore their benefits. The winds from all directions brought suitors with declared status from every coast. Her shining hair was like the legendary golden fleece, seducing countless Jasons. Come and woo her. ah! My Antonio! As long as I have considerable financial resources and can compete with any of them, then I will be fully confident that I will definitely achieve my wish!
Ann: You know, my dear Bassanio! All my property is at sea. Now I have neither money nor goods that can be converted into cash, so we still try my credit to see how effective it is in the city of Venice. I will rely on my little face. Borrow as much as you can, and do my best to support your trip to Belmont to see your beautiful Portia. Let's go, my dear friends, to go separately and find out where we can borrow money. (reaching for Bassanio) I will use my credit as a guarantee, or lend it to you in my name! (Both exit together)
4 Scene 2
Location: Belmont, Portia’s home
Characters: Portia, Nerissa, servant
p>Props: two tables, two stools, three boxes, one vase
Portia: Really, Nerissa, my little body is tired of this vast world.
Nerissa: Well, my lady! If your misfortune is as great as your good fortune, then it is no wonder that you will be tired of the world. But in my humble opinion, people who eat too much will get sick just as much as those who go hungry without eating. Yes, so the golden mean is the best. Wealth will make one’s hair gray, and a commoner’s life will be long if he eats a vegetable diet!
Bao: What a great sentence!
Ni: It would be better if you could follow it.
Bao: (lowering his head and sighing) If doing something was as easy as knowing what to do, then small churches would become great halls, and poor people’s thatched cottages would become princes’ palaces. Only a good teacher will follow his own teachings. Reason can make laws to restrain emotions, but when passion is excited, it will disregard cold laws. Young people are like unfettered wild rabbits that can jump. I can't get over the rational barriers set by the elderly. However, my big talk will neither help me choose the person I like, nor can it make me abandon the person I hate (passing the three boxes with my hand in turn, facing the audience , raises hands) The will of a living daughter is restrained by the will of a dead father. Nerissa, isn’t it so embarrassing to not be able to choose or refuse like this?
Nerissa: The old man was highly virtuous and respected during his lifetime. Generally speaking, a virtuous gentleman will have spiritual enlightenment when he dies. Since he has decided on the method of drawing lots, who can be chosen among the three boxes of gold, silver and lead? If you pick one of the ones he has predetermined, you can be matched and married (passing the three boxes with your hand, grabbing Portia's arm), then the person you can choose must be worthy of your love. But among these princes and grandsons who have come to propose to you, which one do you like the most?
Portia: Please list their names. When you mention someone, I will make a few comments about them. With my comments, you can know what I think about each of them. people's impression.
Nerissa: The first is the Prince of Naples.
Portia: Well, he is really a horse. He doesn’t talk. When he talks, the teacher says what’s wrong with their horses. He can put shoe stables on his own horses by himself. Recognition is a great skill. I wonder if he was a groom in his previous life.
Nerissa: What about Count Baratine?
Portia: He frowns all day long, as if to say: "If you don't love me, do whatever you want." He doesn't even smile when he hears jokes. I think he is young. He would look sad and sad, and would have to cry all day long when he was old. I would rather marry a skeleton than either of these two men, and God forbid I fall into the hands of either of them.
Nelissa: What do you think of that French nobleman, Mr. Le?
Portia: Since God created him, let him be a human being. In all conscience, I know it is a sin to laugh at people, but he! Hey, his horse is a little better than that of the Prince of Naples, but his frown and bad temper are better than that of the count. He has some bad qualities in everyone, but he has no characteristics of his own. When he hears Thrush singing, he will dance, and when he sees his own shadow, he will also compete with him. If I marry him, it will be equivalent to giving my family twenty As a husband, if he looks down on me, I will forgive him, because even if he loves me to the point of madness, I will never agree to it.
Nelissa: So which British young baron Fukang Biliqi are you talking about?
Portia: You know, I didn’t say a word to him, because he couldn’t understand what I said, and I couldn’t understand what he said. He couldn’t speak Latin, French, or Italian. , as for how good my English is, you can testify. His appearance is okay, but - alas! Who wants to compete with a mute? And his attire was odd enough, I think he bought his doublet in Italy, his trousers in France, his bonnet in Germany, and as for his mannerisms, he got them from all over.
Nerissa: What do you think of his neighbor, the Scottish noble?
Portia: He knows the good neighborliness of reciprocity very well, because when an Englishman once gave him a slap in the face, he vowed to do it as soon as he got a chance, and I think which Frenchman was his The guarantor, he has signed the contract, and his life will reward him double in the future!
Nerissa: What do you think of that German young master, the nephew of the Duke of Saxony?
Portia: When he is sober in the morning, he is bad enough. When he is drunk in the afternoon, he is even more disgusting. When he is at his best, he is not qualified as a human being. , when he is bad, he is worse than an animal. If something bad happens to me, I hope I will never be with him.
Nerissa: If he asked for a choice, and he actually chose the predetermined box, if you refused to marry him at that time, wouldn't it be against the old man's will?
Portia: So, Nerissa, just in case, I want you to put a full glass of Rhine wine on the wrong box for me, if the devil is in his mind and temptation is in front of him , I believe he will definitely choose that box. Nerissa, I'll do anything, just don't marry an alcoholic.
Nerissa: Miss, don’t worry, you will never marry any of these nobles again. They have told me their determination, saying that except for the purposes prescribed by your father, In addition to choosing a box, if they can't get your permission by other means, then they will leave for home immediately without bothering you!
Portia: If no one is willing to marry me according to my father's will, then even if I live to be a thousand years old, I will have to stay unmarried for the rest of my life. I am very happy that this group of suitors are like this. Sensible, because there is no one among them that I don’t want to go as soon as possible. Please ask God to give them a smooth journey. Is the Marquis de Fora a Venetian with both civil and military skills who came here?
Portia: Yes, yes. That's Bassanio, I think that's his name.
Nerissa: Exactly, miss, according to my foolish eyes, he is the most worthy match for a beautiful woman among all men!
Portia: I remember him very much. He really deserves your praise. (Enter a servant)
Servant: Miss, those four guests are coming to say goodbye to you. There is also a fifth guest, the Prince of Morocco. He sent someone to report the news first. Said that his director, His Royal Highness, was coming here.
Portia: It would be great if I could welcome this fifth guest as wholeheartedly as I welcomed the four. If he has competent virtues but looks like a devil, then instead of asking me to be his wife, it would be better for him to come and hear my confession. Come on, Nerissa, let us send them on their way (to the servant) You go ahead - (same as below)
5 Scene 3
Location: In the square of Venice
Characters: Antonio, Shylock, Bassanio
(Enter Shylock, Bassanio behind, the two are walking and talking)
Xia; three thousand dollars, huh?
Ba: Yes, uncle, it’s for three months.
Xia: Three months, huh?
Ba: I have already told you that Antonio can issue an IOU for this money!
Xia: Antonio signed the IOU (eyes lit up), eh!
Ba: (Question) Are you willing to help me? Will you accept my request? Can you let me know your answer?
Xia: Three thousand yuan, three months as deadline, Antonio signs an IOU. (To himself)
Ba: (Eagerly) Where is your answer? gentlemen?
Xia: Antonio is a good man.
Ba: Have you heard people say that he is not a good person?
Xia: Ah, no, no, no, I heard that he is a good man. I mean he is a man of wealth, but there are still some problems with his property. He has a merchant ship sailing. to Tripolis, and another to the West Indies, and I heard at the Exchange that he had a third ship in Mexico, and a fourth in England, and there were also ships in various places abroad. Business - (smiles with disdain) But those ships are just a few boards nailed together, and the sailors are just flesh and blood. There are rats on the shore, rats in the water, robbers on the land, and robbers on the sea. , there are still storms, and there are various dangers on the rocks, but even so, he is still reliable. For three thousand yuan, I think I can still accept his contract.
Ba: Don’t worry, there will be nothing wrong.
Xia: I have to feel at ease before I dare to lend out the debt, so let me think about it again. Can I talk to Antonio?
Ba: I wonder if you would like to have a meal with us?
Xia: Really? Let me smell the smell of pork and eat the dirty things that your Nazareth prophets drove the devil into. (Grinning grin) I can do business, negotiate deals, chat and walk with you, but I can’t accompany you to eat and pray. What news is there on the exchange? (Turns around and looks into the distance) Who's coming over there?
(Antonio enters)
Bar: This is Mr. Antonio (introducing Shylock to Shylock and turning around arrogantly) Did you hear Shylock--
Xia: (Hands behind his back, head raised, proudly said) I am estimating the cash I have on hand. According to what I roughly remember, it may be difficult to collect three thousand yuan at once. But that doesn't matter. There are many rich men in our clan. I can ask them casually and provide you with the necessary trees. Wait a minute! How many months do you plan to borrow? (To Antonio) Huh? Hello! Mr. Antonio, when did the wind blow the statue?
An: (seriously) Sherlock, although I exchange money with others and never talk about interest, but for the urgent need of my friend, I have to make an exception this time. (To Bassanio) Does he know how much you want?
Xia: Well, yes, Mr. Antonio, three thousand yuan. (Robbing for White)
An: Three months. (Hold out three fingers)
Xia: I forgot, it was exactly three months before you said to me, okay, where is your IOU? Let me take a look, but it sounds like you said you never talked about interest.
An: Yes, I never talk about interest.
Xia: Oh! Oh my god, do you hear that? How kind and generous Antonio was!
B: What do you want, Sherlock.
Xia: My dear Mr. Antonio, to be honest, I swear by God, I really love you. Because of this, I wanted to treat you in the same way, but dear Antonio, if I don't take interest on any penny, I'm afraid you'll feel bad about it, won't you? My dear Mr. Antonio?
Ann: (Looking at Bassanio) What do you want to say, Shylock, what conditions do you want me to accept before you lend me money.
Ba: (agreeing) Yes, just tell me, Sherlock, can we rely on you this time?
Xia: (to Antonio, smiling evilly) Mr. Antonio, I have heard you scold me many times in the exchange, saying that I am exploiting huge profits and being treacherous and greedy for wealth. I always swallow your anger and laugh it off. Not arguing with you. Because enduring persecution is a characteristic of our nation, you called me a heretic, a murderous dog, and spattered my Jewish robe, just because I used my own money to gain a few interests, but now you ask for Come on, what should I say to you? Shall I say: Can a dog make money? Can a vicious dog lend someone three thousand yuan? "Or should I bow down, humbly like a slave, and say to you respectfully: Good sir, last week you spit on me, one day you kicked me, and the other day, You called me a dog, so in return for all your kindness, I should lend you this money, right?
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Ann: I wish I could. If you continue to scold you, spit on you, and kick you, if you are willing to lend me this money, don't treat it as lending it to your friends - How can friends still be so competitive about how much money they can accommodate? - -Just think of it as lending it to your enemy! If I lose my trust, just punish me as promised! (Angrily)
Xia: (laughing) Oh, look at you. Why are you so angry? I am willing to make you a friend and gain your friendship. I am willing to forget the insults you have done to me. I will give you all the money you need now. I don’t want a penny of interest from you, but (pause) - would you like to hear what I say? I have a good intention.
An: I really do have a good intention!
Xia: I want you to see if I have good intentions. Follow me to a notary and sign the contract there.
Let's make a joke and write it down in the contract that you will repay me the money on a certain date and place. If you break the contract, I will cut off a whole pound of flesh from any part of your body as punishment. How about that? My dear Mr. Antonio.
An: Very good, let’s do it! I am willing to sign a contract with you, and I will also tell others that Mr. Shylock, the Jew, has a good heart! (Taking ridicule)
Ba: (stepping forward to talk to An Dao) I would rather stay in poverty than let you sign such a contract for me.
An: (said calmly) What are you afraid of? I will never be punished. I can collect nine times the amount of money in just two months. Are you still afraid that you won't be able to pay him back?
Xia: Ancestor Abram, have you seen these mean Christians? They actually have bad intentions towards my good intentions! Is Antonio's pound of meat more valuable than a pound of mutton or a pound of beef? It was in order to gain true friendship that I extended my hand of kindness to them. You will witness my sincerity, won't you, ancestor Abram?
Ann: OK, Sherlock, I am willing to sign the contract.
Xia: Well, very good. You are really a respectable friend. I know you have trusted me. So come on, friends, let us find a notary at his place. Sign a contract. --oh! Also, I have to rush home immediately and let an unreliable slave guard the door for me. I can’t let it go (end)
An: Then go ahead, kind Jew , we will be there soon, (turning to Bassanio) This Jew is about to become a Christian, he has a much better heart!
Ba: I don’t like people who talk sweetly and talk secretly!
An: Okay, what does it matter? In just two months, my ship was back. Let's go (Part 2)
7 Act 2
Scene 1
Place: Portia's home
Character: Portia , Nerissa, Balthazar, Prince of Morocco, Prince Argoun
Props: two tables and two chairs, three boxes, a scroll painting, a sword
( Portia paced back and forth in the room, her mood a little anxious and solemn)
Bao: This bright and sacred sun, you spread your light all over the world, but why can't you illuminate my dim heart? Merciful God, why do you let me suffer like this? You don't know how devoted I am to you, my father! You love your daughter the most, but why do you let her endure such suffering? If my beloved hadn't chosen the right box, how would I have faced the future.
Ni: (Part 1) My dear lady, could you please sit down and take a rest? You have been walking back and forth like this all morning. Do you want your sad heart to bear the physical pain again? Tired?
Bao: Oh, my dear Nerissa, if this can alleviate my sorrow, then I would rather walk for a hundred years.
Ni: Okay, miss, you’d better take a break! The Prince of Morocco and Prince Argoun, who came to choose the box, will probably arrive soon.
Bao: This is really a scary moment!
Servant: (Part 1) Miss, His Royal Highness the Prince of Morocco has arrived with his attendants and is waiting in the hall.
Bao: Let him in 1 (clasp hands in prayer)
(Servant exits, Prince of Morocco enters)
Mo: (Monologue) No Hate me because of my complexion, I am a neighbor of the blazing sun, and my dark uniform is given by its majesty. Find the fairest and most beautiful person for me in my middle age, when I have no sunshine, icebergs and snow pillars, and let us enjoy this wonderful and happy time. (Seeing Portia) Ah! My beautiful, incomparable lady, my appearance has frightened the courage of countless warriors. I swear by my love, even the most famous maiden in my land has been lovesick for her. I don’t want to change my skin color. , except for your pleasure, my gentle queen.
Bao; Your Royal Highness, when it comes to your choice today, I don’t just rely on the eyes of a picky girl. Moreover, my fate is determined by drawing lots, and I don’t have any choice. right, but if my father had not bound me by his foresight, so that I could only devote myself to winning my man according to the method he prescribed, then you, prince of outstanding declaration, your face is in the selfless mind , not inferior to others!
Mo: Your kind words alone have made me extremely excited, so please take me to see those boxes and try my luck! I believe that God will favor me.
Bao; You must trust fate, or give up trying to choose, or make an oath before you choose. If you fail to choose, you will never propose to any woman for the rest of your life, so you are considering Consider it!
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Mo: I have decided, no need to think about it, let’s go, let’s try my luck.
Bao: (bringing the prince to the table) Well, my distinguished prince, come and see, these are those boxes. (The prince came closer and made a careful statement)
Bao: Take a closer look, Your Highness, these three boxes are made of gold, silver and lead respectively. One of them contains my father’s will. You have to choose carefully.
Mo: (walks closer and looks at them one by one) The first box is made of gold, with a few words written on it. Whoever chooses me will get what everyone wants; the second box The box is made of silver, and is engraved with: Whoever chooses me will get what he deserves: The third box is made of heavy lead, and is engraved with this cold warning: Whoever chooses me, must prepare Sacrifice everything he has. How do I know I'm not choosing the right one?
Bao: Among these three boxes, there is a small statue of me hidden in one. If you choose that one, I will belong to you.
Mo: Ask God to guide me and let me choose! (Praying to heaven with his hands clasped together, then turning to the table) I have to be careful! (Talking to himself) Let me examine the words on that box carefully. Which lead box says: "Whoever chooses me must be prepared to sacrifice everything he has?" Why? For lead? Sacrificing everything for this heavy lead is a bit scary! What is written on the silver box is: "Whoever chooses me will get what he deserves." Get what he deserves! (reaches for the box, then pauses) Wait! Am I not worthy of this young lady with my wealth? If I say this, I would be underestimating myself. When it comes to family background, property, character, and upbringing, if I am not worthy of her, then this is what I deserve. (reaching out to get it, but paused) Don't be busy, let me take a look at this golden box. "Whoever chooses me will get what everyone wants." ah! That is this young lady. The whole world is longing for her. They come from all the corners of the earth to pay homage to this earthly immortal. The vast oceans and deserts have become a place where princes from all over the world come to admire this beauty. The thoroughfare of heaven. Such a precious jewel is probably only suitable to be placed in this expensive gold box, so I will choose it! (Speaking, he held up the gold box with both hands and presented it to Portia.
Bao: Prince, please take the key, open this box and take a look. If there is a small portrait of me in it, then I belong to you.
Mr. . Let me see what is written on it. It is not gold that shines. Sages do not lie. How many people in the world have sold their lives but saw my appearance. If you are bold and smart, you will not. Will get such a response! Ah! Sadness fills my heart. Don’t blame me for the hasty departure of the defeated army (in a state of grief)
Bao: He went there knowingly, I hope to be like him. No matter what the skin color is, you can’t choose.
Ni: (Part 1) Miss, what kind of prince is in such a mess?
Bao: No wonder he only values ??precious gold. But I don’t know that the evil nature is often hidden under the beautiful appearance.
Ni: Miss, you are so happy now!
Let’s forget it! /p>
Servant: (Part 1) Miss, Prince Argonne has arrived.
Bao: (with a frightened look on his face) Ah! Why are you chasing so urgently and not allowing me to take a breath? (Pasting his chest with his hand)
Ni: Miss, are you okay? Ask him to come back another day?
Bao: (waves his hand to stop him) I’m fine, let him in.
(Nerissa, the servants exit, Prince Argon enters)
A: (Exit, monologue) I am the heroic Prince Argon, and my illustrious wisdom has long spread across the oceans. , I am the supreme being, and only I can be worthy of the most beautiful girl in the world. The destiny will surely grant me the decision of the gods.
Bao: Oh, noble prince, you are so heroic and mighty, but you have traveled thousands of miles to come here for an unknown little girl. How disrespectful is this to you!
Ah; don’t say that, my beautiful Miss Portia, as soon as I saw you I knew that you are the great goddess who controls my destiny! If this is the case, then everything else is insignificant. Only you are the ultimate in my life!
Bao: Your Highness, look at these boxes. One of them contains a small statue of me. If you choose it, then I will belong to you. But if you fail, then Your Highness, you will Gotta get out of here you know?
A: I have sworn to abide by three conditions: first, I shall not tell anyone which box I have chosen; second, if I choose the wrong box, I will never be able to tell any woman for the rest of my life. Propose, if the third proposal fails, I will leave here immediately.
Bao: There is no one who has come here to risk my humble body but has not sworn to abide by these conditions. (To the audience)
A: I have been prepared, I hope fate fulfills my wish! One is gold, one is silver, and one is lead. "Whoever chooses me must be prepared to sacrifice everything he has. If you want me to sacrifice for you, it should be more beautiful. Which gold box says What? Who chooses me to get what everyone wants? People may be ignorant and vulgar people. They only know the appearance and don't know the heart. I will not be with such people. Look at this silver box. "Whoever chooses me will get what he deserves!" "It's well said. If a person has few merits, how can he make vain plans? Honor and glory are not things that unscrupulous people can steal.