More than most people, the alcoholic leads a double life. He is very much the actor
BILL W.We will see that our new attitude toward liquor has been given to us without any thought or effort on our part. It just comes! That is the miracle of it.
More Bill W. Quotes
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Guilt is really the reverse side of the coin of pride. Guilt aims at self-destruction, and pride aims at the destruction of others.
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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.
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In God’s economy, nothing is wasted. Through failure, we learn a lesson in humility which is probably needed, painful though it is.
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Almost without exception alcoholics are tortured by loneliness.
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No matter how unreasonable others may seem, I am responsible for not reacting negatively.
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I am the creator of my own reality. When I [review my day], I know that I must stop judging others.
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In the wake of my spiritual experience there came a vision of a society of alcoholics.
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We admitted we were powerless over alcohol-that our lives had become unmanageable. We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves would restore us to sanity.
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Each day my friend’s simple talk in our kitchen multiplies itself in a widening circle of peace on earth and good will to men.
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The temporary good is enemy to the permanent best.
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Honesty with ourselves & others gets us sober, but it is tolerance that keeps us that way.
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No demands are made on anyone. An experience is offered which members may accept or reject. That is up to them.
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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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Seeing is believing to most families who have lived with a drinker.
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We will see that our new attitude toward liquor has been given to us without any thought or effort on our part. It just comes! That is the miracle of it.
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