Who said “A man is literally what he thinks”?

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James Allen. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceAs A Man Thinketh (1902)

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APA

Allen, J. (n.d.). A man is literally what he thinks [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/39677-a-man-is-literally-what-he-thinks/

MLA

Allen, James. “A man is literally what he thinks” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/39677-a-man-is-literally-what-he-thinks/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Allen, James. “A man is literally what he thinks” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/39677-a-man-is-literally-what-he-thinks/.