It's normal for any filly whose aunt has saved Equestria hundreds of times to try and emulate her, and Shining Armor is right there to (blithely) encourage Flurry in her aspirations. Even if they're a tad... esoteric.
"When the dust has cleared, and victory denied; a summit too lofty, river a little too wide. If we keep our pride, though paradise is lost, we will pay the price, but we will not count the cost."