Addiction Quotes Quotes

“To those moments when the night is just starting, when you know you're about to get into trouble. It feels so good, the beginning.”
― Taylor Jenkins Reid, Daisy Jones & The Six

“A cesspool of past wounds has created men who have worked hard to protect themselves from revisiting emotional pain by learning not to feel. In fact, they have done such an excellent job in erecting protective walls they are not fully aware of the depth of their brokenness. But, if they believe their issue starts and ends with their addictive behaviors, they – and their clinicians – are sadly mistaken.
-- "Why Men Struggle to Love”
― Eddie Capparucci, Ph.D., LPC

“Perhaps detachment cannot be achieved by anyone. Even Gautama Buddha was addicted to meditation.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“The word 'science' is the new trend in our society and our young generation.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“Constant Reminder - Constant Deterrent”
― D.C. Hyden, The Sober Addict

“If someone thinks you’re a fucking problem, an addict, a fuck-up, and broken, they’re going to treat you differently despite all their best intentions otherwise, which can foster a slow, steady reduction, stripping away confidence
and self-love until it all becomes a repeated, entrenched story. The irony is that this contraction often occurs in the care of those
who are genuinely trying to help.”
― Cory Richards, The Color of Everything: A Journey to Quiet the Chaos Within

“No one knows the cure for addiction. In other words, certainty is a dream and the time to stop is unknown; even after feeling pain.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“The devil is no longer a sinner but a sin addict. Simply, because he has gone beyond the measure. Thus, exceeding all the limitations of sin.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“From a quick observation one can see that all addictions come from the source of ignorance or from having too many choices at your service.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“We need to know something deep inside before we realise it. Otherwise, we cannot profit from anything by ignoring its existence.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“The thought process is beautiful and so is the action. But too much thinking without taking action will easily lead to overthinking.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“Maybe you're just addicted to the truth and not my words.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“Science is still so immature in the realm of thought.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“The past few generations were alcoholics
The few present ones are drugs addicts

I wonder what the future generations will be
Because it seems like humans cannot refrain from dependency”
― Ricardo Derose

“Addiction Is The Complete Form Of Renunciation Because You Attain Wisdom, Thiruchitrambalam.”
― P.S. Jagadeesh Kumar

“I Am Not Addicted To Love, However Love Is Addicted To Me, Sex.”
― P.S. Jagadeesh Kumar

“Instead of seeking complete detachment, perhaps we should choose our desires and addictions wisely only.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“The monks manage to get rid of all the detachments of the world except the detachment of daily meditation.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“The pursuit of alcohol becomes a distorted symbol of reward, a numbing agent that temporarily satisfies their longing for a better life.”
― Rove Monteux, What is Wrong with Society Today

“I was forced to be sober, at least until I figured out how to work the system. The process of regaining my mind made me feel as if I were losing it. Drugs were my coping mechanism, my source of confidence, my sanity.”
― Michael J Heil

“There is no sane individual who is addicted to suffering, unless you have been brainwashed since childhood.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“You are destined to do exactly what you are still afraid to attempt today.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“Cancer and tuberculosis do not matter to our so-called global health institutions, because COVID-19 was quickly tackled and the old diseases remain intact, as if they did not exist at all.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“Cultural civilization means drinking from a small cup even when you are extremely thirsty, to quench your appetite while thinking of others.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo

“There is a story behind every bottle.”
― Allene vanOirschot, Daddy's Little Girl: A Father's Prayer

“A husband's insatiable appetite consumes more than just food, devouring his health, draining his family's resources, and poisoning his relationships with a toxic blend of gluttony and addiction, leaving a trail of medical bills and loved ones' worries in its wake.”
― Shaila Touchton

“The man who loves independence is dependent.”
― Tamerlan Kuzgov

“Addiction is giving up everything for one thing. Recovery is giving up one thing for everything.”
― Brian Reese

“Addiction gives the ego purpose.”
― Bert McCoy, A Lil' Bert Can't Hurt: Words and Wisdom for Daily Life

“Ego is the one true addiction.”
― Bert McCoy, A Lil' Bert Can't Hurt: Words and Wisdom for Daily Life