1
This notion is entirely ridiculous; for it is evident that reason rules not over its own emotions, but over those of the body.
2
No one of us can eradicate that kind of desire, but reason can provide a way for us not to be enslaved by desire.
3
No one of us can eradicate anger from the mind, but reason can help to deal with anger.
4
No one of us can eradicate malice, but reason can fight at our side so that we are not overcome by malice.
5
For reason does not uproot the emotions but is their antagonist.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.