The enemy within

A person who single-handedly conquers a thousand adversaries in a thousand battles but cannot conquer the self is unworthy to be called a victor among victors.

Like becoming a hero, overcoming the self demands all one’s strength.

The enemy in the mind is more fearsome than the enemy in the mountains.

Conquering the self is extremely difficult; however, only by doing so can one make progress in attaining one’s ideals and goals.