Conquering beautifully.

"...remind then that while we wait we may all work, so that these hard days need not be wasted. I know they will remember all I said to them, that they will be loving children to you, will do their duty faithfully, fight their bosom enemies bravely, and conquer themselves so beautifully that when I come back to them I may be fonder and prouder than ever of my little women." -Letter from Father, Little Women, Louisa May Alcott

To do my duty faithfully, fight my bosom enemies bravely and to conquer myself beautifully... sounds like a good thing to aim for!