From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
1.
... wealthy townsfolk
bought the idea.
12&12 p.147,
Tradition Four
2.
... wealthy --
why should I bother?"
12&12 p.164,
Tradition Seven
Relieved of responsibility, every
alcoholic would shrug
and say, "Oh, the Foundation is wealthy -- why should I bother?"
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