Alicia Bond's Key Ideas from As a Man Thinketh
by James Allen

"People do not attract what they want, but what they are."

"The human will, that unseen force,

Offspring of mind and soul,

Can forge a path to any goal,

And conquer anything in its course."

"Healthy thoughts become healthy habits. Hold a vision of yourself aglow with energy and vitality, act in harmony with that vision, and you will grow to embody it."

"Thoughts of jealousy, hatred, indifference, disappointment, and despair rob the body of its natural radiance. A 'sour face' is the expression of sour thoughts."

"To wish the best for all people; to find the good in everything; to be content in all circumstances - such thoughts are the portal to heaven.

"In order to accomplish anything, thought needs purpose. Too often, we allow our thoughts to drift aimlessly on the seas of life; purpose powers them to a desired destination."

"Those who lack a central purpose in life fall prey to worries, fears, and petty troubles, and end up stuck in self-pity. They may appear virtuous, because they lack any glaring faults and make no great mistakes, but they take a long, winding route to failure and unhappiness just the same."

"Entertaining fear and doubt never accomplished anything. The power to do springs from the confidence that you can."

"As you think, so you are.

As you are, so you act.

As you act, so you attain."

"A strong person cannot help a weak person unless they want to be helped; even then, the weak person must work to become stronger. By your own efforts, you must develop in yourself the qualities you admire in another."

"Good leaders are scarce because the majority of people are followers. Let's stop thinking and acting like helpless victims, rise up, and become leaders."

"To achieve anything - even material possessions - we must lift our thoughts above sloth and self-indulgence."

"All spiritual and intellectual achievements come from contemplating the beautiful, the good, and the true."

"Dreamers are the redeemers of the world. Humankind is blessed in good times, and sustained through hard times, by the visions of dreamers."

"The person who cherishes a beautiful vision in their heart will one day realize it.

"Cherish your visions and ideals; cherish the music that moves your heart. For out of your love will flow your purpose, your unique contribution to better this world."

"All that you need is within yourself - awaken your powers. Self-discipline is strength. Right thought is mastery. Calmness is power."

"Say to your heart, 'Peace, be still.'"