He speaks like a hundred tongues, but is as courageous as a mouse.

See Wei Shou's "Book of Wei: Biography of King Ruyin Tianci". Hundred-tongued bird: A hundred-tongued bird, good at singing. 鼷(xī西)rat: Ancient refers to the smallest rat. The general meaning of these two sentences is: a eloquent person whose words are as sweet as a raccoon's call; a timid person who is as timid as a mouse and who escapes from battle as cowardly as a little mouse when it encounters a cat. Yuan Qinghe, the governor of East Yuzhou in the Northern Wei Dynasty, surrendered to Liang. Because of his eloquence, Emperor Wu of Liang appointed him as the governor of the North Road. Later, he encountered the Northern Wei army in Yuan Qinghe, Xiangcheng, but was defeated. So Emperor Wu of Liang used this metaphor to ridicule him. Now it can be used to describe the kind of person who usually talks sweetly and eloquently, but runs away when trouble comes, and is as timid as a mouse. —— Northern Qi writer Wei Shou "Book of Wei·Biography of King Ruyin Tianci"?

2. One year I was bitten by a snake, and three years I was afraid of straw ropes. Timid Quotes Volume 1 of "Surprise at the First Impression" by Ling Shuchu of the Ming Dynasty. Straw rope: Straw rope. The general meaning of these two sentences is: If you are bitten by a snake once, you will feel scared when you see a snake-like straw rope in the future. These are two commonly used sayings, also known as "Once bitten by a snake, you will be afraid of well ropes for three years." The appearance of snakes is very scary. People who have been bitten by poisonous snakes are in danger of life, and they are often frightened and have lingering fears. Therefore, let alone encountering a snake again in the future, if you see a rope that looks like a snake, it will trigger a conditioned reflex, turn your face into fear, and avoid it. Use ~ to describe the timid and fearful mentality of a frightened person, which is vivid and appropriate. These two sentences are still in people's mouth today and are used very frequently. ——Ling Shuchu, a writer of the Ming Dynasty, "Surprise at the First Moment"?

3. A timid dog may bark fiercely, but it will not hurt anyone. ——Quintus, a writer in the Roman Republic and the father of Roman poetry?

4. Destiny is afraid of brave people and bullies cowards. ——Seneca, an ancient Roman statesman and philosopher, "Medea"?

5. One cannot do great things without being bold, and one cannot do great things without being cautious. ——Qing Dynasty poet Shen Jinsi?

6. Mom, don’t worry, the world is not that scary, and I am not that timid. ——The Voice of China contestant Xu Haixing?

7. Women and cowards may die on land, but the sea is the grave for the brave. ——British playwright and poet John Dryden

8. What is called conscience is very strange and interesting. It can only turn people into timid cowards. ——Tor Taylor?

9. In the eyes of timid and indecisive people, everything is impossible because it seems so at first glance. ——British historical novelist and poet Scott?

10. There are only two ways of living in the world: decay and burning. The timid and greedy people choose the former; the courageous, generous and selfless people choose the latter. ——Timidity Quotes by former Soviet writer Gorky

Timidity

Timidity, a Chinese word, pinyin dǎnxiǎo, means timidity and scruples in doing things.

Refers to a person’s (psychological state) being too afraid of deterrent things and unable to extricate himself (unafraid to face reality). Do things timidly and considerately. Example: He is so timid that he doesn't even dare to step on ants.