AA is no success story in the ordinary sense of the word. It is a story of suffering transmuted, under grace, into spiritual progress.

God is either everything, or He is nothing.

Pain is the touchstone of all growth

Years ago I used to commiserate with all people who suffered. Now I commiserate only with those who suffer in ignorance, who do not understand the purpose and ultimate utility of pain

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 persistently tries to correct what is wrong.

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

The temporary good is enemy to the permanent best.