The origins of the world's four misers -

1. Shylock (British playwright Shakespeare's comedy "The Merchant of Venice")

, "I asked him The pound of flesh I asked for was bought at a great price. It belongs to me, and I must get it."

2. Abagon (French drama) The writer Molière's comedy "The Stingy Man" (or translated as "The Stingy Man", "The Stingy Man")

He wanted to invite someone to dinner, but when the cook told him to spend more money, he became anxious He yelled: "What the hell, it's always money!" He told the cook that he was inviting eight or ten guests, but it was enough to prepare for eight, or even ten people if there was enough food for eight people. And when the cook revealed the dishes to be prepared for eight people, he shouted anxiously: "Damn it! This is enough for the whole city."

3. Grandet ( French writer Balzac's novel "The Miser" (originally translated as "Eugénie Grandet")

His last words to his daughter on his deathbed were "Take good care of everything and come over there." Give me an account.

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4. Porushkin (Russian writer Gogol’s novel "Dead Souls")

When his daughter got married, he only gave one gift-a curse