James Allen (1864-1912) was an English philosophical writer and pioneer of the self-help movement known for his inspirational books and poetry. In 1903, he published his best-known book, As a Man Thinketh , a work inspired by the biblical passage Proverbs 23:7, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he," which reveals a fundamental truth of human nature: A man is literally what he thinks. In 1904, he published its sequel, Out from the Heart . Combined here in one volume, these two transcendent books, with their concise, forthright ideas and deceptively simple principles, offer a revolutionary outlook of empowerment that has touched hearts and inspired millions around the world to reshape and redefine their destinies for the better - and have consecrated James Allen as one of the founding fathers and most widely-loved figures of modern inspirational thought.