British writer and philosopher, pioneer of the self-help movement
6 quotes in the MindQuotes library.
Reading guide
James Allen is an excellent entry point for a very short read, provided you place it in its early-twentieth-century context.
Our starting point
A short read about attention to one's thoughts
A foundational self-help text, compact and suited to reflective reading rather than quick consumption.
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“Having conceived of his purpose, a man should mentally mark out a straight pathway to its achieve- ment, looking neither to the right or to the left, but straight.”Create visual
“People are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves. That is why they remain bound.”Create visual
“You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.”Create visual
“Don't accept that others know you better than yourself? Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts and right efforts will inevitably bring about right results.”Create visual
“Whether you be man or woman you will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.”Create visual
“The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.”Create visual