Wallace D. Wattles

Wallace Delois Wattles was an American New Thought author best known for his 1910 book "The Science of Getting Rich." He studied philosophers like Hegel and Emerson, incorporating their ideas into his work.

Wattles claimed to have discovered and practiced New Thought principles, writing books on wealth, health, and personal development.

He encouraged readers to test his theories themselves.

Wattles practiced creative visualization, forming mental images and working towards their realization.

His daughter Florence noted that he lived by the principles he wrote about.

Wattles' work influenced modern self-help literature, notably inspiring Rhonda Byrne's "The Secret." Despite his books' enduring popularity, Wattles himself remains a relatively obscure figure.