Redmayne

'Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end,' said Seneca, who along with Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius was one of the three greats of Stoic philosophy, who albeit there is no evidence that they were 'problem drinkers', allowing for the fact that Stoic philosophy is built on logic and reason. Certainly were ahead of their time in at least knowing something about it!

For example,

'Begin at once to live and count each day as a separate life,' - Seneca

A day at a time...

'Man is not disturbed by things but his view of them' - Epictetus

The words of the Serenity Prayer may have fallen from the same lips.

'You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this and you will gain strength' - Marcus Aurelius

The main problem for the alcoholic centers in the mind, not the body.' - 'Alcoholics Anonymous' 4th Ed.