How often the alcoholic vows never to take another drink. And how easily is the vow broken, each time reducing his already low self-respect. The fine organization of Alcoholics Anonymous wisely insists that such vows should never be taken for periods longer than one day—the theory being that anyone can restrain himself for twenty-four hours. And at the end of that time, he has the satisfaction of accomplishment. Then he can progress for another day.
