British writer (1864-1912)
A strong man cannot help a weaker unless the weaker is willing to be helped, and even then the weak man must become strong of himself; he must, by his own efforts, develop the strength which he admires in another. None but himself can alter his condition.
JAMES ALLEN
As a Man Thinketh
The miser who clings to his money and will not give up any of it because of the pleasure which its possession affords him cannot have any of the material comforts of life. He lives in continual want and discomfort in spite of all his wealth.
JAMES ALLEN
Byways of Blessedness
This life of supreme blessedness is an end, and the pilgrim who is striving towards it, the prodigal returning to it, must travel thither, and employ means to get there. He must pass through the country of his animal desires, disentangling himself from their intricacies, simplifying them, overcoming them; this is the way, and he has no enemies but what spring within himself.
JAMES ALLEN
Byways of Blessedness
The man who will not give up his passions, who clings to anger, unkindness, sensuality, pride, vanity self-indulgence, for the momentary pleasure which their gratification affords him is a spiritual miser; he cannot have any spiritual comforts.
JAMES ALLEN
Byways of Blessedness
Possessions are mere transient effects that come when they are required, and after their purpose has been served, pass away.
JAMES ALLEN
Mind is the Master
Joy cannot remain with the selfish; it is wedded to Love.
JAMES ALLEN
Morning and Evening Thoughts
The heart that sins must sorrow.
JAMES ALLEN
Morning and Evening Thoughts
Selfhood is the source of suffering; Truth is the source of bliss.
JAMES ALLEN
The Shining Gateway
Only by much searching and mining, are gold and diamonds obtained, and man can find every truth connected with his being, if he will dig deep into the mine of his soul.
JAMES ALLEN
As a Man Thinketh
Joy flees from the selfish, it deserts the quarrelsome; it is hidden from the impure.
JAMES ALLEN
Morning and Evening Thoughts