From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
1.
... willful desires,
they revolt, and resist us ...
12&12 p.53,
Step Four
When we habitually try to
manipulate others to
our own willful desires, they revolt, and resist us heavily.
2.
... willful snap
judgment can ruin our relation ...
12&12 p.91,
Step Ten
One unkind tirade or one willful snap judgment can ruin our relation with another person for a whole day, or maybe a whole year.
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