1 clear thinking doesn’t appear to have control over its own tendencies, but it does control those emotions that come from the body.
2 None of us can eliminate that kind of emotion, but clear thinking makes it possible for us not to be slaves to our emotions.
3 None of you can eliminate anger from your soul, but clear thinking can help you deal with your anger.
4 None of you can completely eliminate meanness, but clear thinking can fight alongside you so that you don’t have to give in to your cruel tendencies.
5 Clear thinking does not uproot the emotions, but it is their opponent.