timidity, n.All

Timidity is being frightened before a danger, just as cowardice is being frightened during the time, and courage afterward.

Timidity is the proudest form of grovelling.

Timidity is like a poorly-made suit.

Timidity is unwise — The timid man, like wood, is chopped by everybody.

Timidity is unwise — A timid person does not enjoy the world.

Timidity is an enemy to poverty.

Timidity's fruit is neither loss nor gain.

Timidity is dangerous where boldness is called for — you can't cross a chasm in two small jumps.