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Out from the heart

by James Allen (1864–1912)

  • Free to read
  • 30 min read
  • 11 chapters
  • Reading level: 10th to 12th grade

"Out from the Heart" by James Allen is a philosophical guidebook written in the early 20th century. This book focuses on the interplay between the heart, mind, and character, emphasizing the idea that a person's inner thoughts and feelings directly influence their life and experiences. Allen explores themes of self-discipline, purity of heart, and the cultivation of virtuous habits as essential pathways to achieving a higher state of being and understanding. In this work, Allen articulates that the essence of a person's life is determined by their mental conditions and heart's state. He discusses how habits are formed through repeated thoughts and actions, advocating for the deliberate creation of positive habits to replace negative ones. The book serves as a manual for self-improvement, providing concrete steps to eradicate vices, foster virtues, and ultimately achieve enlightenment. Allen's writing emphasizes that personal transformation arises from within, encouraging readers to take ownership of their thoughts and actions to attain a more fulfilling and harmonious life.

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  • Conduct of life
  • New Thought

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James Allen

Author of
"FROM POVERTY TO POWER,"
"AS A MAN THINKETH," ETC.

_Make pure thy heart, and thou wilt make thy life
Rich, sweet, and beautiful, unmarred by strife;
Guard well thy mind, and, noble, strong, and fret,
Nothing shall harm, disturb, or conquer thee;
For all thy foes are in thy heart and mind.
There also thy salvation thou wilt find._

R. F. FENNO & COMPANY
18 EAST SEVENTEENTH ST., NEW YORK

The Heart and the Life

The Nature and Power of Mind

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Contents

  1. James Allen
  2. The Heart and the Life
  3. The Nature and Power of Mind
  4. Formation of Habit
  5. Doing and Knowing
  6. First Steps in the Higher Life
  7. Vices of the Tongue
  8. Virtues to Be Practiced and Acquired
  9. Mental Conditions and Their Effects
  10. Exhortation
  11. James Allen

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This free edition of Out from the heart by James Allen comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #74178, released 2024-08-02. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Philosophy & Ethics.

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