Quote July 27 2013
"We AAs are the best listeners in the world -- that is, when we're not talking!"
Maspeth, N.Y., May 1998 "The Best Listeners" In Our Own Words: Stories of Young AAs in Recovery
Quote July 28 2013
"It is tradition among us that the individual has the unlimited right to his own opinion on any subject under the sun. He is compelled to agree with no one; if he likes, he can disagree with everyone."
AA Co-Founder, Bill W., September 1944 "Comments on Wylie Ideas" The Language of the Heart
Quote July 29 2013
"Great modesty and humility are needed by every AA for his own permanent recovery. If these virtues are such vital needs to the individual, so must they be to AA as a whole."
AA Co-Founder, Bill W., March 1946 "Our Anonymity Is Both Inspiration and Safety" The Language of the Heart
Quote July 30 2013
"I learned that if I had the capacity to be honest, I would get better."
Cornwall, Ontario, January 2005 "From Rags to Riches" Voices of Long-Term Sobriety
Quote July 31 2013
"I continue to attend AA meetings because anything I know about recovery seems to have a shelf-life of 72 hours."
Providence, R.I., March 2009 "The Bottom of the Glass" Voices of Long-Term Sobriety