Nothing is so secure in its position as not to be in danger from the attack even of the weak.
Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.
Nothing is strong that may not be endangered even by the weak.
Doctors cure the more serious diseases with harsh remedies. Curtius Medici graviores morbos asperis remediis curant
Fear makes men believe the worst.
A timid dog barks more violently than it bites. Curtius Canis timidus vehementius latrat quam mordet