In that little pocket-size world of his, he was the absolute master.

the worst thing," he told me,"is bitterness, people end up sobitter.

Success - is not about defeating others; but about defeating oneself

For it is in your power to retire into yourself whenever you choose.

Introduce yourself to your self. That’s what life is all about.

A personal revolution is the consequence of confronting self - as is.

Smart, Succulent, Simple, Steady, Soulful Self wins the race of life.

It wasn't necessary to know your own demons in order to find God.

Inspiration is not the thing which can be seek, its right within you.

Reading gives one something to think about other than one's self.

Who I am is intrinsically linked to where I am and whom I'm with.

A journey through nature is always a road to leads to self-discovery.

The act of underlining always contains an element of self-recognition.

It doesn't matter where you've been, only where you are going.

Stay unknown until you know what you want to be known for.#StokesNotes