bravery and cowardice
A literary noun contrasting courage and timidity, often used in discussions of human nature or moral character. Rare in modern conversation.
It is said that bravery and cowardice are two sides of the same coin.
Compound of 剛 (strong, firm, brave) and 臆 (timid, cowardly). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the word is a literary Sino-Japanese term.