The fact is that most alcoholics, for reasons yet obscure, have lost the power of choice in drink. Our so-called willpower becomes practically nonexistent. ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Page 24~

“Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change.” ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, Page 83~

More than most people the alcoholic leads a double life. He is very much the actor. To the outer world he presents his stage character. This is the one he likes his fellows to see. He wants to enjoy a certain reputation but knows in his heart he doesn’t deserve it. ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, pg. 73

“The idea that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker. The persistence of this illusion is astonishing. Many pursue it into the gates of insanity or death.” ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, A Vision For You, Page 30~

“Self-seeking will slip away.” ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, Page 83~

“We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows.” ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, Page 83~

Above everything, we alcoholics must be rid of this selfishness. We must, or it kills us! ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Page 62~

"That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear.” ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, Page 83~

“Among them you will make lifelong friends. You will be bound to them with new and wonderful ties, for you will escape disaster together and you will commence shoulder to shoulder your common journey.” ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, A Vision For You, Page 152-153~

“You are going to meet these new friends in your own community. Near you, alcoholics are dying helplessly like people in a sinking ship. If you live in a large place, there are hundreds. High and low, rich and poor, these are future fellows of Alcoholics Anonymous.” ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, A Vision For You, Page 152-153~