feel ashamed of one's lack of creativetalent

perfect truth

a man of honour

easier said than done; easy to grasp but difficult to put into practice (idiom)

with the head of a buck and the eyes of a rat--repulsively ugly and sly-looking

highly effective

waffle(equivocate; falter)

have a genuine and sincere desire

think highly of oneself(be self-important)

play the tyrant and enjoy happiness

deafen the ear with its roar

There is no agreement among many views.

naturally(automatically; spontaneously)

spread rumours to injure others' reputation

contend for power and profit(scramble for power and profit)

weigh every word

standardized

continue to exert oneself

blame and censure oneself

be perfectly calm and collected in commanding the army