Bhishma also is incapable of conquering these mighty car-warriors (the Pandavas) in battle. Moreover Bhishma is proud in battle and is very fond of battle.
अशक्तश्च रणे भीष्मो जेतुमेतान् महारथान्।॥ अभिमानी रणे भीष्मो नित्यं चापि रणप्रियः।