Ardour
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.
Zeal
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The fervor or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.
Example sentence: I have come to the conclusion that it's a waste of time to have too much pride in anything. Perhaps it's good to have a sense of duty, a jealous zeal to protect or improve, but pride ultimately is only that which stands vulnerable to offense and degradation.