AA Slogans

Here are authoritative and commonly referenced sources you can cite for the AA slogans in your document. Because many AA slogans originated as oral traditions rather than official published doctrine, there is often no single definitive source. The sources below are widely used references discussing the history, meaning, and usage of these slogans in Alcoholics Anonymous recovery culture.

General Sources on AA Slogans

1. Cambridge University Press – “One Day at a Time and Other Slogans for Everyday Life”
   Academic analysis of AA slogan culture and oral traditions.

2. AA Cleveland – History of AA Slogans
   Discusses origins and historical development of common slogans.

3. 12Step.com – AA Sayings
   Identifies several “original” AA sayings and explains their use.

4. Manhasset Group AA – Slogans List
   Example of a traditional AA meeting resource listing widely used slogans.

5. Newcomers Keep Coming – AA Slogans & Acronyms
   Modern recovery-focused explanations of many common slogans.

Suggested Citations by Section

Core AA Slogans

• “One Day at a Time” — Sober.com explanation

• “Easy Does It” — 12Step.com AA Sayings

• “Keep It Simple” — Newcomers Keep Coming

• “First Things First” — AA Cleveland History of Slogans

• “Live and Let Live” — 12Step.com AA Sayings

• “Let Go and Let God” — Newcomers Keep Coming

• “Progress, Not Perfection” — Recovery.com AA Slogans

• “This Too Shall Pass” — Manhasset Group AA Slogans

• “Think, Think, Think” — 12Step.com AA Sayings

Recovery-Focused

• “It Works If You Work It” — Newcomers Keep Coming

• “Don’t Quit Before the Miracle Happens” — SpinTheWheel AA Slogans

• “Feelings Aren’t Facts” — commonly used in recovery communities; modern reference: SpinTheWheel AA Slogans

• “Fake It Till You Make It” — discussed in recovery forums and slogan collections: SpinTheWheel AA Slogans

• “Principles Before Personalities” — derived directly from AA Tradition Twelve; official AA traditions: Alcoholics Anonymous World Services – Twelve Traditions

Mindset & Growth

• “Acceptance Is the Answer” — associated with AA literature and Dr. Paul O.; see discussion in recovery literature: Recovery.com AA Slogans

• “Pause When Agitated” — adapted from AA literature (“when agitated or doubtful…” from the Big Book): Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Online

• “Keep Coming Back” — Manhasset Group AA Slogans

• “Just for Today” — connected to 24-hour recovery philosophy: Sober.com One Day at a Time

Community & Service

• “Together We Can” — common AA fellowship slogan; see community collections: SpinTheWheel AA Slogans

• “Carry the Message” — directly tied to Step Twelve of AA: Alcoholics Anonymous – Twelve Steps

• “To Keep It, You Have to Give It Away” — widely used AA service slogan discussed in recovery literature: Recovery.com AA Slogans

• “Service Keeps You Sober” — common fellowship/service slogan: SpinTheWheel AA Slogans