neither fast nor slowly

awkward in speech

extensive but not refined (idiom)​; to know something about everything, Jack of all trades and master of none.

be discontented with one's lot

fail to live up to one's benevolence and loyalty(relationship)

cherish sth.of little value simply because it is one's own

That clinches it.

extremely cruel and despotic

somebody only seen or met once before

fight a fire by adding fuel in it--do something counterproductive

All flowers compete in beauty.

be scrupulously honesteven when there is no one around

war-ridden

A hundred percent will not destroy.

without destruction there can be no construction

not know why it is so

Keep close at hom

unbearably sad

pay no attention to(take no notice of; not mind; care nothing for)

to get nowhere(never to accomplish anything)