One thing I am sure of, the smarter the man is the more he needs God to protect him from thinking he knows everything.

George Webb  Pima

It relieved me somewhat to learn that in alcoholics the will is amazingly weakened when it comes to combating liquor, though it often remains strong in other respects. My incredible behavior in the face of a desperate desire to stop was explained. Understanding myself now, I fared forth in high hope. For three or four months the goose hung high. I went to town regularly and even made a little money. Surely this was the answer--self-knowledge.

But it was not, for the frightful day came when I drank once more.

Big Book  pg. 7

Reprinted with permission A.A.W.S.

He had much knowledge about himself as an alcoholic. Yet all reasons for not drinking were easily pushed aside in favor of the foolish idea that he could take whiskey if only he mixed it with milk!

Big Book  pgs. 36 & 37

Reprinted with permission A.A.W.S.

But the actual or potential alcoholic, with hardly an exception, will be absolutely unable to stop drinking on the basis of self-knowledge.

Big Book  pg. 39

Reprinted with permission A.A.W.S.

Great Mystery help us to remember we need your guidance.