James Allen

It is one of the most widely studied self-help books of all time and has had a major impact on generations, thanks to its simple message: "You are what you think". As we think, so we become. This fundamental truth, which some have called "The Secret" or the "Law of Attraction", was clearly and...

"Man suffers through and himself. Where the effect is there is the cause. Its seat is within, not without. The things which men are reaping to-day are of the same kind which they formerly sowed. The good man of to-day may be reaping the results of past evil; the bad man of to-day may be reaping...

"The Teachers of mankind are few. A thousand years may pass by without the advent of such a one; but when the True Teacher does appear, the distinguishing feature by which he is known is his life. His conduct is different from that of other men, and his teaching is never derived from any man or...

James Allen’s The Shining Gateway is a profound exploration of spiritual awakening, self-mastery, and the transformative power of thought. Published in 1915, this timeless work serves as both a philosophical guide and a practical manual for those seeking inner peace, wisdom, and enlightenment...

The ultimate distillation of Allen's thoughts in a unique spiritual form. He wanted people to read it last, so they could go from the practical and direct advice in the other books to the parables and poetry of his true spiritual beliefs. the ultimate holy book for the secular and world-weary...

It is popularly supposed that a greater prosperity for individuals or nations can only come through a political and social reconstruction. This cannot be true apart from the practice of the moral virtues in the individuals that comprise a nation. Better laws and social conditions will always...

Let this beautiful book of affirmations guide and soothe your day. Soft, profound, reflective, and beautiful, they perfectly embody James Allen's integrated and spiritual life. Thirty-one thoughts for the beginning and end of the day from one of the original pioneers of the self-help movement...

"Make pure thy heart, and thou wilt make thy life Rich, sweet, and beautiful, unmarred by strife; Guard, well thy mind, and, noble, strong, and free, Nothing shall harm, disturb, or conquer thee; For all thy foes are in thy heart and mind, There also thy salvation thou wilt find. Confucius said...

"Eight Pillars of Prosperity" by James Allen serves as a timeless guide to personal development and success, transcending mere financial gain to encompass a holistic view of prosperity. In this enlightening work, Allen posits that true wealth and success are built on a foundation of eight...

"Thought and action are the makers of fate." A pioneer of the self-help movement, author James Allen’s most famous title is As a Man Thinketh. This book offers the keys to personal responsibility and freedom. When you understand that what you think influences what you become, you can learn to...

"As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." - Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 7 First published in 1903, James Allen's literary essay became an inspirational classic. It shows how, in his own thought-world, each man holds the key to every condition, good or bad, that enters into his life, and that...