James Allen As A Man Thinketh (1902) : On Serenity
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Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. It is the result of long and patient effort in self-control. Its presence is an indication of ripened experience, and of a more than ordinary knowledge of the laws and operations of thought.
— James Allen on Self-control
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About James Allen
James Allen (28 November 1864 – 24 January 1912) was an English author and poet.
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