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Prior to
his journey to Akron, the ...
BB xvi,
Foreword to Second Edition
Prior to his journey to Akron, the broker had worked hard with many alcoholics on the theory that only an alcoholic could help an alcoholic, but he had succeeded only in keeping
sober himself.
2.
... prior to
investigation." -- Herbert Spencer
BB p.568(570),
Appendix II, Spiritual Experience
"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance -- that principle is contempt
prior to investigation." -- Herbert Spencer
3.
... prior to
the date, and then the ...
BB xxix(xxvii),
The Doctor's Opinion
They took a drink a day or so prior to the date, and then the phenomenon of craving at
once became paramount to all other interests so that the important appointment
was not met.
4.
... prior to
this experience a man was ...
BB xxxi(xxix),
The Doctor's Opinion
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