Fear Quote by Alcoholics Anonymous
““Selfishness, self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles. Driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking, and self-pity, we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate. Sometimes they hurt us, seemingly without provocation, but we invariably find that at some time in the past we have made decisions based on self which later placed us in a position to be hurt. So our troubles, we think, are basically of our own making.””
About This Quote
Source Literature: AA Big Book, 1939
Self‑centeredness causes personal troubles; fear and selfishness harm both self and others.
In simple terms: Selfishness creates problems.
Key Takeaway
Reduce selfishness.
Themes
selfishness
fear
relationships
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
self‑help
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- community support
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
addiction recovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What selfish habit hurts you?
- How can you foster empathy?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep habits is hard.
