Alcoholics Quote by Kurt Vonnegut
“What has been America's most nurturing contribution to the culture of this planet so far? Many would say jazz. I, who love jazz, will say this instead: Alcoholics Anonymous.”
About This Quote
Alcoholics Anonymous has offered a supportive community that nurtures cultural growth, perhaps more than any art form.
In simple terms: AA provides nurturing community.
Key Takeaway
Value supportive communities for cultural health.
Themes
community
support
culture
Mood
hopeful
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- AA meetings
- recovery groups
- community building
Key Concepts
addiction recovery
peer support
Questions to Reflect On
- Can community replace artistic influence?
- How do you find nurturing spaces?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone benefits equally from AA.
![“I hardly ever went to the AA [alcoholics anonymous] meetings. I’ve just never felt comfortable in those places. It’s my worst zone. I’ll get up and sing my heart out in front of two hundred thousand people at a rock festival, but when I’ve got to talk about the way I feel to people I’ve never met…” quote by Ozzy Osbourne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e1d/ozzy-osbourne-685_quote_i-hardly-ever-went-to-the-aa-alcoholics_506946.jpg)
![“Thomas Jefferson High School [..] His high school was named after a slave owner who was also one of the world’s greatest theoreticians on the subject of human liberty.” quote by Kurt Vonnegut](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/73a/kurt-vonnegut-41_freedom_thomas-jefferson-high-school-his-high-sc_9727.jpg)
