From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
1.
... revived an
ideal that its era had ...
12&12 p.165,
Tradition Seven
They pointed out that the irresponsible had become responsible, and
that by making financial independence part of its tradition, Alcoholics Anonymous
had revived an ideal that its era had almost forgotten.
2.
... revived the
moment we quit alcohol.
12&12 p.45,
Step Four
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