It is a disease of the finest organizations and the highest types of humanity.

It never attacks the coarse and vulgar.
Sir Isaac Newton was the shyest man of his age.

He did not acknowledge his great discovery for years just for fear of attracting attention to himself.

He would not allow his name to be used in connection with his theory of the moon's motion, for fear it would increase the acquaintances he would have to meet.

George Washington was awkward and shy and had the air of a countryman.