"sure" in the Big Book

We are not sure why, once a certain point is reached, little can be done for him.

I’m sure it would work if I could only believe as he believes.

Besides a seeming inability to accept much on faith, * Please be sure to read Appendix II on “Spiritual Experience.”

The consciousness of your belief is sure to come to you.

Admitting he may be somewhat at fault, he is sure that other people are more to blame.

He is like the retired business man who lolls in the Florida sunshine in the winter complaining of the sad state of the nation; the minister who sighs over the sins of the twentieth century; politicians and reformers who are sure all would be Utopia

May I do Thy will always!’’ We thought well before taking this step making sure we were ready; that we could at last abandon ourselves utterly to Him.

If we are not sorry, and our conduct continues to harm others, we are quite sure to drink.

But our man is sure to be impressed with a sincere desire to set right the wrong.

We have already admitted this in con­ fidence to another person, but we are sure we would be imprisoned or lose our job if it were known.

If we are sure our wife does not know, should we tell her?

You are sure to find someone desperate enough to accept with eagerness what you offer.

But be sure you use discretion.

Never avoid these responsibilities, but be sure you are doing the right thing if you assume them.

If persisted in for a few months, the effect on a man’s family is sure to be great.

The man should be sure of his recovery.

But be sure you are on solid spiritual ground before you start and that your motive in going is thoroughly good.

Be sure you are not critical during such a discussion.

He may not share your enthusiasm, but he is practically sure to read the book and he may go for the program at once.

A doctor said to us, “Years of living with an alcoholic is almost sure to make any wife or child neurotic.

Another principle we observe carefully is that we do not relate intimate experiences of another person unless we are sure he would approve.

If he does not argue about religion, he will make new friends and is sure to find new avenues of usefulness and pleasure.

We are sure God wants us to be happy, joyous, and free.

But I’m sure this man is done drinking.

Drinking occasionally, and understanding your own reactions, it is possible for you to become quite sure of many things which, so far as the alcoholic is concerned, are not always so.

If you are sure your man does not want to stop, he may as well be discharged, the sooner the better.

Meanwhile, we are sure a great deal can be accomplished by the use of the book alone.

If you are sure he doesn’t mean business, there is no doubt you should discharge him.

If, on the contrary, you are sure he is doing his utmost, you may wish to give him another chance.

Should you wish them above all else, and be willing to make use of our experience, we are sure they will come.

Many, we are sure, will rise to their feet and march on.

Then he added, “He sure didn’t do much for me when I was trying to fight this booze racket alone.”

We cannot be sure.