Big Book Tradition 12
Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities
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From Alcoholics Anonymous — Original 1939 Edition by Wilson, Bill & Smith, Dr. Bob
Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all AA traditions, protecting members from ego and shielding the Fellowship from personalities at the public level. It reminds members to place principles before personalities.
Big Book Tradition 11
We need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films
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Foreword to First Edition: 'It is important that we remain anonymous'
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A Vision For You — early discussion of the protective value of anonymity for newcomers
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The Doctor's Opinion references the anonymous nature of the Fellowship's founding members
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