convet a little and lose a lot(seek small gains but incur big losses)

there cannot be two kings in a country

be afraid of death and cling to life

have cuts and bruises all over the body

speculate and take advantage of opportunity(resort to dubious shifts to further one's interest)

without ostentation(in a down-to-earth way)

satisfying in every respect(be impassioned and forceful; thoroughly; fully; roundly)

have no nerves(as cool as a cucumber; keep one's countenance)

talent showing itself

corrupt officials

shameless

as easy as taking something out of one's pocket

All is at peace.(All is right with the world.)

slip away

everlasting

trammels of outmoded ideals(regulations and fetters)

Heaven carries out the desires of man(God willing)

talk love(be concerned with love and romance)

tough and strong as iron and steel(have an iron institution like a veritable samson)

rustic(hillbilly; rusticity)