timidity

Karl Marx

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

A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterward. Jean Paul

La timidez es como un traje mal hecho. Timidity is like a poorly-made suit.

The fruit of timidity is neither loss nor gain.

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

Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated-you can't cross a chasm in two small jumps.

is unwise --- A timid person does not enjoy the world.

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

The timid man, like wood, is chopped by everybody.