I shall consider human actions and desires in exactly the same manner, as though I were concerned with lines, planes and solids.
The greatest pride, or the greatest despondency, is the greatest ignorance of one's self.
There is no fear without some hope, and no hope without some fear.
I can control my passions and emotions if I can understand their nature
Pride is pleasure arising from a man's thinking too highly of himself.
Fear cannot be without hope nor hope without fear. [They are the two sides of a coin, so learning how to manage fear through learning, understanding, rationality, controlled imagination, preparation, mental focus (including distraction) and a gratitude attitude is very helpful.]