Bill W.

Quotes by Bill W.

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Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous · 1895–1971

Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (1895–1971)

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“Only the self-deceived will claim perfect freedom from fear.”

“The deception of others is almost always rooted in the deception of ourselves.”

“Through failure we learn a lesson in humility which is probably needed painful though it is.”

“Through failure we learn a lesson in humility which is probably needed painful though it is.”

“Perhaps one of the greatest rewards of meditation and prayer is the sense of belonging that comes to us.”

“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.”

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“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 ...”
— Bill W.
acceptance habit honesty patience

“The deception of others is almost always rooted in the deception of ourselves.”
— Bill W.
dishonesty honesty

“I try hard to hold fast to the truth that a full and thankful heart cannot entertain great conceits. When brimming with gratitude, ones heartbeat must surely result in outgoing love, the finest emo...”
— Bill W.
gratitude

“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.
decisions

“Through failure we learn a lesson in humility which is probably needed painful though it is.”
— Bill W.
failures mistakes

“Only the self-deceived will claim perfect freedom from fear.”
— Bill W.
fear

“Our immediate temptation will be to ask for specific solutions to specific problems and for the ability to help other people as we have already thought they should be helped. In that case we are ...”
— Bill W.
prayer

“Perhaps one of the greatest rewards of meditation and prayer is the sense of belonging that comes to us.”
— Bill W.
prayer

“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.
decisions

“Through failure we learn a lesson in humility which is probably needed painful though it is.”
— Bill W.
failures mistakes