For the wise have always known that no one can make much of his life until self-searching has become a regular habit, until he is able to admit and accept what he finds, and until he patiently and persistently tries to correct what is wrong.
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Bill W.27 quotes“For the wise have always known that no one can make much of his life until self-searching has become a regular habit, until he is able to admit and accept what he finds, and until he patiently and persistently tries to correct what is wrong.”
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If I judge others, I am probably judging myself. Whoever is upsetting me most is my best teacher. I have much to learn from him or her, and in my hearts, I should thank that person.
Bill W.Bill W. We have no desire to convince anyone that there is only one way by which faith can be acquired.
Bill W.Bill W. In God’s economy, nothing is wasted. Through failure, we learn a lesson in humility which is probably needed, painful though it is.
Bill W.Bill W. Years ago I used to commiserate with all people who suffered. Now I commiserate only with those who suffer in ignorance, who do not understand the purpose and ultimate utility of pain
Bill W.Bill W. When brimming with gratitude, one’s heartbeat must surely result in outgoing love, the finest emotion we can ever know.
Bill W.Bill W. Honesty with ourselves & others gets us sober, but it is tolerance that keeps us that way.
Bill W.Bill W. We lose the fear of making decisions, great and small; as we realize that should our choice prove wrong we can, if we will, learn from the experience.
Bill W.Bill W. No personal calamity is so crushing that something true and great can’t be made of it
Bill W.Bill W. Nowadays my brain no longer races compulsively in either elation, grandiosity, or depression. I have been given a quiet place in bright sunshine.
Bill W.Bill W. Learning how to live in the greatest peace, partnership, and brotherhood with all men and women, of whatever description, is a moving and fascinating adventure.
Bill W.Bill W. I have become a pupil of the AA movement rather than the teacher.
Bill W.Bill W. No demands are made on anyone. An experience is offered which members may accept or reject. That is up to them.
Bill W.Bill W. Perhaps one of the greatest rewards of meditation and prayer is the sense of belonging that comes to us.
Bill W.Bill W. If more gifts are to be received, our awakening has to go on. As it does go on, we find that bit by bit we can discard the old life – the one that did not work – for a new life that can and does work under any conditions whatever.
Bill W.Bill W. We know that if we rebel against doing that which is reasonably possible for us, then we will be penalized. And we will be equally penalized if we presume in ourselves a perfection that simply is not there.
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