James allen as a man thinketh quotes

“impure thoughts of every kind crystallize into enervating and confusing habits, which solidify into distracting and adverse circumstances: thoughts of fear, doubt, and indecision crystallize into weak, unmanly, and irresolute habits, which solidify into circumstances of failure, indigence, and slavish dependence: lazy thoughts crystallize into habits of uncleanliness and dishonesty, which solidify into circumstances of foulness and beggary: hateful and condemnatory thoughts crystallize into habits of accusation and violence, which solidify into circumstances of injury and persecution: selfish thoughts of all kinds crystallize into habits of self-seeking, which solidify into circumstances more or less distressing. On the other hand, beautiful thoughts of all kinds crystallize into habits of grace and kindliness, which solidify into genial and sunny circumstances: pure thoughts crystallize into habits of temperance and self-control, which solidify into circumstances of repose and peace: thoughts of courage, self-reliance, and decision crystallize into manly habits, which solidify into circumstances of success, plenty, and freedom: energetic thoughts crystallize into habits of cleanliness and industry, which solidify into circumstances of pleasantness:”

If you’re a fan of inspirational quotes, then As a Man Thinketh by James Allen should be on your must-read list. This classic book dives into the power of thought and how it shapes our lives, beliefs, and actions.

Think of it as your mind’s personal trainer, pushing you to do those mental sit-ups and get in shape – because, let’s face it, your thoughts could probably use a little toning up. Allen’s words are more than just quotes; they’re life lessons wrapped up in neat little phrases that’ll make you want to scribble them on sticky notes and plaster them everywhere.

Here are 40 quotes from As a Man Thinketh that will have you pondering life, success, and maybe even rethinking that leftover pizza you’ve been eyeing in the fridge.

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Quotes on The Power of Thought

1. “A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.”

2. “As the plant springs from, and could not be without, the seed, so every act of a man springs from the hidden seeds of thought.”

3. “Act is the blossom of thought, and joy and suffering are its fruits.”

4. “Man is made or unmade by himself; in the armoury of thought he forges the weapons by which he destroys himself.”

5. “As a being of Power, Intelligence, and Love, and the lord of his own thoughts, man holds the key to every situation.”

Quotes on Self-Control and Mastery

1. “Self-control is strength. Right thought is mastery. Calmness is power.”

2. “The body is the servant of the mind.”

3. “A man who cannot direct his thoughts is powerless to resist the influence of those who can.”

4. “He who has conquered doubt and fear has conquered failure.”

5. “Man is buffeted by circumstances so long as he believes himself to be the creature of outside conditions.”

Quotes On Success and Failure

1. “The dreamers

As a man thinketh. By James Allen.

Mind is the Master power that moulds and makes,
And Man is Mind, and evermore he takes
The tool of Thought, and, shaping what he wills,
Brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills:�
He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass:
Environment is but his looking-glass.

Contents

1. Foreword
2. Thought and Character
3. Effect of Thought on Circumstances
4. Effect of Thought on Health and the Body
5. Thought and Purpose
6. The Thought-Factor in Achievement
7. Visions and Ideals
8. Serenity

Foreword

THIS little volume (the result of meditation and experience) is not intended as an exhaustive treatise on the much-written-upon subject of the power of thought. It is suggestive rather than explanatory, its object being to stimulate men and women to the discovery and perception of the truth that�

"They themselves are makers of themselves."

by virtue of the thoughts, which they choose and encourage; that mind is the master-weaver, both of the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circumstance, and that, as they may have hitherto woven in ignorance and pain they may now weave in enlightenment and happiness.

JAMES ALLEN.

BROAD PARK AVENUE, ILFRACOMBE, ENGLAND

1. Thought and Character

THE aphorism, "As a man thinketh in his heart so is he," not only embraces the whole of a man�s being, but is so comprehensive as to reach out to every condition and circumstance of his life. A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.

As the plant springs from, and could not be without, the seed, so every act of a man springs from the hidden seeds of thought, and could not have appeared without them. This applies equally to those acts called "spontaneous" and "unpremeditated" as to those, which are deliberately executed.

Act is the blossom of thought, and joy and suffering are its fruits; thus does a man garner in the sweet and bitter fruitage of his own husbandry.

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“The thoughtless, the ignorant, and indolent, seeing only the apparent effects of things and not the things themselves, talk of law, of fortune, and chance. Seeing a man grow rich, they say, "How lucky is!" Observing another become intellectual they exclaim, "How highly favored he is!" And noting the saintly character and wide influence of another, they remark, "How chance aids him at every turn!" They don't see the trials and failures and the struggles which these men have voluntarily encountered in order to gain their experience; have no knowledge of the sacrifices they have made, of the undaunted efforts they have put forth, of the faith they have exercised, that they might overcome the apparently insurmountable, and realize the vision of their heart. They do not know the darkness and the heart aches; they only see the light and the Joy, and they call it “luck”; do not see the longing arduous journey, but only behold the pleasant goal, and call it "good fortune"; do not understand the process, but only perceive the result, and call it “chance”.”
― James Allen, As a Man Thinketh