the threat of pride

Schopenhaeur once said, "You can do all you want but not WANT what you want." This didn't mean much to me during the initial times of reading. Nevertheless inspirational phrases are not words we admire aesthetically but rather are experiences that delineate life. What this points to is that it is good to be confident and lift your actions to a higher plane. Although what you want is to be conceited cloaked behind boldness and bravery. Do take heed that unless one is fearful, there is no need to be brave. Confidence is not the opposite of cowardice. Confidence is a natural glow from inside and is neither an act nor inaction.