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British philosophical writer (1864–1912)

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Person
Country
GB
Active from
1985-05-02

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----There are 2 Artist named JAMES ALLEN----- James Allen (born November 28, 1864 in Leicester, England - died 1912) was a philosophical writer of British nationality, known for his inspirational books and poetry. Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/James+Allen">R

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Quotes

  • None but right acts can follow right thoughts; none but a right life can follow right acts; and by living a right life all blessedness is achieved.
  • The heart that sins must sorrow.
  • Love and grief our hearts dividing, With our tears His feet we bathe; Constant still, in faith abiding, Life deriving from His death.
  • Mind is the Master power that moulds and makes, And Man is Mind, and evermore he takes The tool of Thought, and, shaping what he wills, Brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills: — He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass: Environment is but his looking-glass.
  • A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.
  • Act is the blossom of thought, and joy and suffering are its fruits.

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Key facts

Born
( 1864-11-28 ) 28 November 1864, Leicester , Leicestershire , England
Died
24 January 1912 (1912-01-24) (aged 47), Ilfracombe , Devon , England
Occupation
Author
Language
English
Nationality
British
Genre
Non-fiction
Subject
Philosophy , self-help
Literary movement
New Thought
Years active
1901–1912
Notable works
As a Man Thinketh
Spouse
Lily Louisa Oram
Children
Nora Allen

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
James
Family name
Allen
Gender
male
Place of birth
Leicester
Place of death
Ilfracombe
Occupation
writer
Languages spoken
English language
Notable work
As a Man Thinketh
Image
James Allen.jpg
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Commons category
James Allen (author)
date of birth
1864-11-28
date of death
1912-01-24
writing language
English language
Commons Creator page
James Allen
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Encyclopedic overview

James Allen (28 November 1864 – 24 January 1912) 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.

Biography

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