Answer:
I feel proud of Mt. Everest because it is the tallest mountain in the world and it is situates in Nepal. I am also feel proud of Gautam Buddha because Siddhartha Gautam born in Brahman family in Hindu religion but has sacrificed this luxurious life for the sake of humanity and noble cause.
I believe the answer is: Introspection
People who constantly do instrospection tend to have a better understanding on their own mental/emotional process. This make it easier for them to identify which type of thinking or behaviour that do not bring positive value in their life and enable them to make necessary adjustment to improve/develop.
Throughout the book, Owen resembles most of the characteristics Foster list in chapter 14 of how to read literature like a professor.
The dictionary has the answer for you:)