James Allen Quotes


There can be no progress nor achievement without sacrifice, and a man's worldly success will be by the measure that he sacrifices his confused animal thoughts, and fixes his mind on the development of his plans, and the strengthening of his resolution and self-reliance.


Citations

Allen, James. As a Man Thinketh. Savoy Publishing Company, 1903, p. 47.

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James Allen
James Allen
  • Born: November 28, 1864
  • Died: January 24, 1912
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Author

James Allen was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been mass-produced since its publication in 1903. It has been a source of inspiration to motivational and self-help authors.