Be stubborn and cowardly
As a Chinese idiom, Pinyin means Li á NW á NL ì Nu, which means that noble moral integrity can inspire people. From Mencius, wanzhangxia.
Analysis of Idioms
Incorruptible and cowardly
Idiom usage
Mr. Yang Wenjing's disciples also established a great dynasty, which was enough to be honest and indomitable, so Wengong was called "tough and benevolent". Song Lian, Ming Dynasty
The origin of Idioms
According to Mencius wanzhangxia, "those who have heard of Boyi's style are stubborn and honest, and cowards are determined."
Be stubborn and cowardly
look after the masses as if they were injured -- love the people - shì mín rú shāng
not see the wood for the tress - zhī qí yī,bù zhī qí èr
he returned to his native place much disappointed - fèi rán ér fǎn
have no place too ashamed to show one 's face - wú dì kě róng
harm the country and bring calamities on the people - dù guó yāng mín