From "Acceptance Was the Answer:"
"For years I was sure the worst thing that could
happen to a nice guy like me would be that I would
turn out to be an alcoholic. Today, I find it's the
best thing that has ever happened to me. This
proves I don't know what's good for me. And if
I don't know what's good for me, then I don't know
what's good or bad for you or for anyone. So I'm
better off if I don't give advice, don't figure I know
what's best, and just accept life on life's terms, as
it is today--especially my own life, as it actually is.
Before AA, I judged myself by my intentions, while
the world was judging me by my actions."

c. 2001, Alcoholics Anonymous, pages 417-418
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