The Sober World Magazine Quotes & Sayings

...Studies have found that children who witness abuse are more likely to accept relationships that are abusive. — Asa Don Brown

Over there, in Europe, all was shame and anger. Here it was exile or solitude, among these languid and agitated madmen who danced in order to die. — Albert Camus

We are a society of excuses, shame and blame; we avoid accountability and often project our responsibility when involving domestic violence. — Asa Don Brown

The lack of culpability of the perpetrator and his or her transference of blame onto alcohol or other substances only perpetuates the violent behaviors. — Asa Don Brown

...Domestic violence occurs at all socioeconomic levels. — Asa Don Brown

Your business and results are a reflection of you. Your business and results will grow in direct proportion to your own growth. — James Arthur Ray

May you begin living beyond. — Asa Don Brown

It is always assumed by the empty-headed, who chatter about themselves for want of something better, that people who do not discuss their affairs openly must have something to hide. — Honore De Balzac

As a clinician, I unapologetically believe that we must no longer identify our patients/clients with the addiction. While they may struggle with an addiction, the addiction itself is no different than any other form of medical ailment and disease. — Asa Don Brown

Domestic violence rarely affects only those directly involved in the abusive relationship. — Asa Don Brown

It is essential that children who are directly or indirectly affected by domestic violence receive psychological care. — Asa Don Brown

Rule over your mind or ignorance will rule over it.
Rule over your heart or fear will rule over it.
Rule over your soul or evil will rule over it.
Rule over your life or others will rule over it. — Matshona Dhliwayo

In 1969, at the age of 19, I was lucky enough to work with George C. Scott in the definitive portrayal of his career over a period of many months and several countries on the definitive film version of Patton's WWII career. — Edward Albert

Domestic violence is frequently excused when alcohol and other substances are involved. — Asa Don Brown

Do you think the Roman soldiers thought he was the Son of God or just some goofball who got nailed to the cross? In 2000 years, we've probably made somebody who is the equivalent of Elvis into God, so I see no reason why not to believe that in 2000 years Elvis will be God. — Geoffrey Fieger

My decision not to eat animals anymore was paramount to my growth as a spiritual person. It made me aware of greed and made me more sensitive to cruelty. It made me feel like I was contributing to making the world better and that I was connected to everything around me. I felt like I was part of the whole by respecting every living thing rather than using it and destroying it by living unconsciously. Healing comes from love. And loving every living thing in turn helps you love yourself. — Portia De Rossi

If wisdom is a place, you should be the wisest one to live there.. — Munia Khan

Always make your familial environment a safe and inviting place. — Asa Don Brown

So this is how a person can come to despise himself-knowing he's doing the wrong thing and not being able to stop. — Daniel Keyes

Ok to appoint atheists or agnostics-no litmus test of faith. — Mitt Romney

Domestic abusers and the abused need to develop healthy support systems... — Asa Don Brown

Domestic violence is any behavior involving physical, psychological, emotional, sexual or verbal abuse. It is any form of aggression intended to hurt, damage, or kill an intimate person. — Asa Don Brown

If the desires are not controlled now, later they will control you. — Mata Amritanandamayi

There is much that women can bring into politics that would make our world a kinder, gentler place for humanity to thrive in. — Corazon Aquino

Be your best proponent, ally, and advocate. — Asa Don Brown

No one wants to be entrapped by his or her addictive habit... — Asa Don Brown

The cruelest foe is a masked benefactor. The wars which make history so dreary have served the cause of truth and virtue. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Be an informed advocate and support. — Asa Don Brown

Society has seldom considered the vicarious effects of domestic violence between partners on the lives of children. — Asa Don Brown

Be aware of children who may be living in a domestically violent home. — Asa Don Brown

Children should be taught the inner and outer beauty related to one's sexuality and personal relationship to sex. — Asa Don Brown