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"[The] object [of this book] 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... Read Full Overview

"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... Read Full Overview

James Allen was born in Leicester, Central England, November 28, 1864. The family business failed within a few years, and in 1879 his father left for America in an effort to recoup his losses. The elder Allen had hoped to settle in the United States, but was robbed and murdered... Read Full Overview