And while other passions, even when they are at their peak, somewhat recede and allow the reasoning that comes from outside to help the soul, on the contrary, anger, as Melanthius says, "does terrible things when it overwhelms the mind."

And after it completely exiles and excludes reasoning, just like those who set fire and burn together with their houses, it fills everything within us with smoke, turmoil, and noise, resulting in the soul being unable to see or hear what is beneficial.