As a man thinketh
As a Man Thinketh, published in 1903, is a short essay by the English writer James Allen on the proposition, taken from the Book of Proverbs, that a person is what he thinks. In seven brief sections Allen argues that character, circumstances, health, achievement and serenity all grow from habits of thought as a plant grows from its seed, that we attract what we are rather than what we want, and that the mind can be cultivated like a garden. The language is plain and aphoristic, with no doctrine attached, which is one reason the book has been reprinted continually and taken up by the self-help and New Thought movements. It can be read in under an hour and was written to be reread. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the opening pages free.
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Is As a man thinketh in the public domain?
Yes. As a man thinketh by James Allen is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read As a man thinketh?
About 31 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is As a man thinketh?
As a man thinketh by James Allen is filed under "Philosophy" in the Vinteuil library.
