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.