A shy cat makes a proud mouse. meaning

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A shy cat makes a proud mouse.

meaning that:
If someone is idle or timid or frighten, other people, and especially their enemies, will take advantage of them. It is said also for partners, when one has mild or cowardly nature and the other has taken undue advantages in their relationship.
also
A blate (or timid) cat makes a proud mouse