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AS A MAN THINKETH JAMES ALLEN
345 all kinds crystallize into habits of grace and kindliness, which
346 solidify into genial and sunny circumstances: pure thoughts
347 crystallize into habits of temperance and self-control, which
348 solidify into circumstances of repose and peace: thoughts of
349 courage, self-reliance, and decision crystallize into manly
350 habits, which solidify into circumstances of success, plenty,
351 and freedom: energetic thoughts crystallize into habits of
352 cleanliness and industry, which solidify into circumstances of
353 pleasantness: gentle and forgiving thoughts crystallize into
354 habits of gentleness, which solidify into protective and
355 preservative circumstances: loving and unselfish thoughts
356 crystallize into habits of self-forgetfulness for others, which
357 solidify into circumstances of sure and abiding prosperity
358 and true riches.
359 A particular train of thought persisted in, be it good or bad,
360 cannot fail to produce its results on the character and
361 circumstances. A man cannot directly choose his
362 circumstances, but he can choose his thoughts, and so
363 indirectly, yet surely, shape his circumstances.
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