Passions

Knowing how to control passions is a sign of strength. Passions are positive as long as they push us on a respectful path; otherwise, they must be controlled. Anger, envy, and sadness aren't inherently negative if properly controlled; they become so when they gain control. For example, envying another can push us to improve ourselves to achieve the same rewards, and that's a good thing. It becomes negative if envy "blocks" us, or worse, if we desire to destroy the hated object