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Old 10-02-2010, 09:23 PM
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*~*~*~*~*^ Big Book Quote ^*~*~*~*~*


"Another principle we observe carefully is that we do not relate
intimate experiences of another person unless we are sure he would
approve. We find it better, when possible, to stick to our own
stories. A man may criticize or laugh at himself and it will affect
others favorably, but criticism or ridicule coming from another often
produces the contrary effect."


Alcoholics Anonymous, 1st. Edition,
The Family Afterward, pg. 125
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Old 10-02-2010, 09:52 PM
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A very tough rule to follow. I think the key is if a person ridicules or criticises someone else to me, that I don't go tell that person that they got ridiculed or criticised. This could break the trust and also end up having both parties angry at me. Therefore, if someone talks behind someone's back to me, I'm usually consciously aware not to go tell the person what this person said.
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