The Eight Pillars Of Prosperity

Eight Pillars of Prosperity is one of James Allen's last books, first published in 1911. Eight Pillars of Prosperity guides the reader through the eight qualities a man must strive for in order to achieve true prosperity. The book contains beautiful hand drawn illustrations to enhance this timeless classic in the most exquisite way.The British born author was a philosophical writer who paved the way for the self help movement with his spiritual and inspirational writings.Foreword by James Allen:It is popularly supposed that a greater prosperity for individuals or nations can only come through a political and social reconstruction.The moral virtues are the foundation and support of prosperity as they are the soul of greatness. They endure for ever, and all the works of man which endure are built upon them. To find moral principles is to have found prosperity, greatness, truth, and is therefore to be strong, valiant, joyful and free.

Discussion on Energy, Economy, Integrity, Systems, Sympathy, Sincerity, Impartiality, Self-Reliance, and the Temple of Prosperity. It is popularly supposed that a greater prosperity for individuals or nations can only come through a political and social reconstruction.This cannot be true apart from the practice of the moral virtues in the individuals that comprise a nation. Better laws and social conditions will always follow a higher realization of morality among the individuals of a community, but no legal enactment can give prosperity to, nay, it cannot prevent the ruin of, a man or a nation that has become lax and decadent in the pursuit and practice of virtue. The moral virtues are the foundation and support of prosperity as they are the soul of greatness. They endure forever, and all the works of man which endure are built upon them. Without them there is neither strength, stability, nor substantial reality, but only ephemeral dreams. To find moral principles is to have found prosperity, greatness, truth, and is therefore to be strong, valiant, joyful, and free.

Prosperity is an attitude of mind, a moral power which manifests outwardly in the form of joy and happiness.The moral virtues are the foundation and support of prosperity as they are the soul of greatness. To find moral principles is to have found prosperity, excellence and truth. This book provides an insight into the secrets of prosperity.Every individual desires to be prosperous and for that, a strong base is required. The principal of prosperity is sustained by eight pillars-Energy,Economy,Integrity,System,Sympathy,Sincerity,Impartially and Self-reliance.These pillars are the basis of success. This book will widen your view of prosperity.It will enhance your level of understanding and guide you to take apt decisions on both the personal and professional front. The Eight Pillars of Prosperity will motivate you to acquire a focussed and determined outlook on life.

First published in 1910, “Eight Pillars of Prosperity” is a self-help book by British writer James Allen that explores the eight main things that need to be achieved to attain happiness and wealth in one's life. Contents include: “Eight Pillars”, “First Pillar–Energy”, “Second Pillar–Integrity”, “Third Pillar–System”, “Fourth Pillar–Sympathy”, “Sixth Pillar–Sincerity”, “Seventh Pillar–Self-Reliance”, “The Temple of Prosperity”, etc. Self-help books aim to help the reader with problems, offering them clear and effective guidance on how obstacles can be passed and solutions found, especially with regard to common issues and day-to-day life. Such books take their name from the 1859 best-selling “Self-Help” by Samuel Smiles, and are often also referred to as "self-improvement" books. James Allen (1864–1912) was a British writer most famous for his inspirational poetry and being an early leader of the self-help movement. “As a Man Thinketh” (1903), his best known work, has been a significant source of inspiration for many self-help authors. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an Essay on the nature of virtue by Percy Bysshe Shelley.

In Eight Pillars of Prosperity, James Allen outlines the exact qualities we need in order to achieve lasting success. According to Allen, prosperity rests on eight pillars: Energy, Economy, Integrity, System, Sympathy, Sincerity, Impartiality and Self-reliance. This short but powerful book is essential reading for fans of Allen's As a Man Thinketh.

It is popularly supposed that a greater prosperity for individuals or nations can only come through a political and social reconstruction. This cannot be true apart from the practice of the moral virtues in the individuals that comprise a nation. Better laws and social conditions will always follow a higher realization of morality among the individuals of a community, but no legal enactment can give prosperity to, nay it cannot prevent the ruin of, a man or a nation that has become lax and decadent in the pursuit and practice of virtue. The moral virtues are the foundation and support of prosperity as they are the soul of greatness. They endure forever, and all the works of man which endure are built upon them. Without them there is neither strength, stability, nor substantial reality, but only ephemeral dreams. To find moral principles is to have found prosperity, greatness, truth, and is therefore to be strong, valiant, joyful and free.

The moral virtues are the foundation and support of prosperity as they are the soul of greatness. They endure for ever, and all the works of man which endure are built upon them. Without them there is neither strength, stability, nor substantial reality, but only ephemeral dreams. To find moral principles is to have found prosperity, greatness, truth, and is therefore to be strong, valiant, joyful and free.If, for instance, a literary, artistic, or spiritual genius should begin by trying to make money, it may be, and often is, to his advantage and the betterment of his genius that he should fail therein, so that he may achieve that more sublime success wherein lies his real power. Many a millionaire would doubtless be willing to barter his millions for the literary success of a Shakespeare or the spiritual success of a Buddha, and would thereby consider that he had made a good bargain. Exceptional spiritual success is rarely accompanied with riches, yet financial success cannot in any way compare with it in greatness and grandeur.

In his preface to this volume the author says that "the moral virtues are the foundation and support of prosperity as they are the soul of greatness. They endure forever, and all the works of man which endure are built upon them. Without them there is neither strength, stability, nor substantial reality, but only epemeral dreams.'' And accordingly we find the "eight pillars of prosperity" treated of in this book to be-Energy, Economy, Integrity, System, Sympathy, Sincerity, Impartiality and Self-Reliance, upon which is built "The Temple of Prosperity," and to each of these virtues as a heading he devotes a chapter, each subdivided into "elements," as Industry, Efficiency, Honesty, Accuracy, Insight, Simplicity, Justice, Wisdom, Decision, etc.