“As a Man Thinketh” is a literary essay by James Allen, published in 1903. It was described by Allen as “… dealing with the power of thought, and particularly with the use and application of thought to happy and beautiful issues. Allen has tried to make the book simple, so that all can easily grasp and follow its teaching, and put into practice the methods which it advises. It shows how, in his own thoughtóworld, each man holds the key to every condition, good or bad, that enters into his life, and that, by working patiently and intelligently upon his thoughts, he may remake his life, and transform his circumstances. It was also described by Allen as “A book that will help you to help yourself”, “A pocket companion for thoughtful people”, and “A book on the power and right application of thought.
Beautiful book I read about this book in Ray Wylie Hubbard’s memoir. He said this book had a big influence on his life. I understand why! In current terminology, it’s a book about The Law of Attraction. In ancient thought, it could have been written by Buddha. Buddha said, “we are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure joy, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.”
Happiness and joy comes from good morals We need such wisdom, in order to make our lifes worth living! Happiness and joy comes from good morals. Very fit for combining Christianity with the beautiful truths of the East, India in particular. I love him!Â
but very disappointed! This book did not have all the content of the original. There was a paragraph missing and some words missing. p16 needs an “a” at the end of line 11. p18 needs the word ‘kinds’ inserted between “all” and “crystallize” on line 15. p34 needs to add “ing” to the word “see” on line 13. These corrections may seem insignificant but I had to read the original, comparing page by page to this new edition, and then correct all nine copies purchased. I give these…