Councils of war breed timidity and defeatism.

The first symptom of love in a young man is timidity in a girl boldness.

I didn't want to be on the losing side. I was fed up with Jewish weakness timidity and fear. I didn't want any more Jewish sentimentality and Jewish suffering. I was sickened by our sad songs.

Patience that blending of moral courage with physical timidity.

A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort.