Open minded Quote by William Silkworth
““we often found ourselves handicapped by obstinacy, sensitiveness, and unreasoning prejudice. Many of us have been so touchy that even casual reference to spiritual things made us bristle with antagonism. This sort of thinking had to be abandoned. Though some of us resisted, we found no great difficulty in casting aside such feelings. Faced with alcoholic destruction, we soon became as open minded on spiritual matters as we had tried to be on other questions. In this respect alcohol was a great persuader. It finally beat us into a state of reasonableness. Sometimes this was a tedious process; we hope no one else will be prejudiced””
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Alcoholics Anonymous, 1940s
He describes how alcohol forced them to drop stubborn, emotional, and prejudiced attitudes, leading to openness and reason.
In simple terms: Alcohol helped them let go of bias and become more rational.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that hardship can catalyze personal growth.
Themes
addiction
spirituality
prejudice
personal growth
reason
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
motivational
self‑help
When to use this quote
- recovery meetings
- therapy sessions
- personal reflection
- support groups
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
abstinence
open‑mindedness
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases do you still hold?
- How can you foster openness without substance?
A Different Perspective
Recovery can be painful and not everyone benefits equally.
