James Allen

If a man will understand how intimately, yea, how inseparably, self-control and happiness are associated, he has but to look read more

If a man will understand how intimately, yea, how inseparably, self-control and happiness are associated, he has but to look into his own heart, and upon the world around,...Looking upon the lives of men and women, he will perceive how the hasty word, the bitter retort, the act of deception, the blind prejudice and foolish resentment bring wretchedness and even ruin in their train.

A man has to learn that he cannot command things, but that he can command himself; that he cannot coerce read more

A man has to learn that he cannot command things, but that he can command himself; that he cannot coerce the wills of others, but that he can mold and master his own will: and things serve him who serves Truth; people seek guidance of him who is master of himself.

The knowledge of the causal power of thought is the basis of all their (Hebrew) prophecies, as it is the read more

The knowledge of the causal power of thought is the basis of all their (Hebrew) prophecies, as it is the basis of all real wisdom and power.

Engrave this Quote The vision that you glorify in your mind, the ideal that you enthrone in your heart - read more

Engrave this Quote The vision that you glorify in your mind, the ideal that you enthrone in your heart - this you will build your life by, and this you will become.

Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so you shall become. Your vision is the promise of what you shall read more

Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so you shall become. Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be; your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil.