I don't disagree with that, but it is still the most... noteworthy thing about me. I was an accomplished swordsman and I am a decent general, but those are learned things. Anyone can be as skilled as I am if they apply themselves to it.

[For all the pride in his bearing, he doesn't believe that his pride is his right by nature. He had to earn it, and he sincerely believes that the work he put in towards it is nothing special.]

Being blessed by the gods... is a much rarer distinction.