Many a man is praised for his reserve and so-called shyness when he is simply too proud to risk making a fool of himself.

Many a man is praised for his reserve and so-called shyness when he is simply too proud to risk making a fool of himself.

许多人因为他的矜持和所谓的害羞而受到称赞，而实际上他只是太骄傲了，不敢冒着出洋相的风险。

-- J. B. Priestley 普里斯特利