“Sunshine warms us, as do smiles—which makes me think that smiles are sunbeams reflected off our teeth.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Let them hear your voice so rarely that a simply-uttered word creates a hush of expectancy in the room.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I don’t know how to save the world, though I do know it involves a great deal of love and kindness.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A society built upon a foundation of vengeance is a society doomed to destroy itself.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Learn to brush off criticism as easily as you brush aside hollow compliments.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ True friends esteem you of greater worth than you feel deserving. False friends demand you prove that worth.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A gentleman will Never allow a lady To feel less than grand.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You are right, I do fall down a lot. But that wouldn’t be true if I never stood back up.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Minutes turn into hours that add up to days amounting to weeks that become months melting into years accumulating for decades to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Real? Real depends upon your perspective, Annabelle. People never see life exactly the same way. The world is what you think it… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Funny thing how when you reach out, people tend to reach right back. Best, then, to make sure your hand is open… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Moisture falls from the sky, cleansing the world and sustaining precious life. But it's the gloom—the cold, dark air—that receives notice. We… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Christmas is our annual reminder to look up —pondering celestial stars, to look out —serving those in need, and to look down… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If your best friend truly is the person who knows you completely and loves you anyway, wouldn't that be your mother?” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You tell me that yes, I can do it. I know. And I may do it, if I so choose. You tell… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The greatest lessons I learned from my father didn't come from lectures or discipline or even time spent together. What has stuck… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Courage to me is doing something daring, no matter how afraid, insecure, intimidated, alone, unworthy, incapable, ridiculed or whatever other paralyzing emotion… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life is hard and unfair. It is cruel and heartless, painful, trying, disappointing, unapologetic, and frequently downright awful. But that's not important.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It is easy to say I am thankful for the sweet and beautiful things in life: flower gardens, ice cream cones, diamond… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You know those little moments when an unexpected act or a spoken word affects your heart with sweet, satiating intensity―a simple gesture… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It’s easy to be kind to friends who return your smiles and happily lend a helping hand. But the true test of… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“There are those who fear the sunset, worried they will never see light again. There are those who ignore the sunrise, squandering… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I believe in God. I talk to Him in my earnest prayers, sharing my personal thoughts and desires. I hear Him when… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If we were always given a choice as to every path presented us in life, a multitude of roads leading to priceless… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I squinted at the western sky behind Thaddeus, a blood-red smear melting into blackness. Twisting my neck, I glanced in the opposite… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Stop tormenting Derian.” “Me?” Edgar gaped at her with a clearly fake look of innocence. “Yes, you.” “And what about you? When… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The watchful Mishmorat commented while waiting, contemplating Eena’s bare back. “Your people are so plain and pale.” “Oh?” Eena kinked her neck… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Many of us draw lines which we intend never to cross. But life tests our resolve, mercilessly at times, and a foot… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Dear Father in Heaven, I thank thee this day for blessings and mercies thou sendest my way. I thank thee for comfort… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You didn’t slay a werewolf,” I breathed before repeating the words louder. “You did not slay a werewolf, Thaddeus.” “Oh, but I… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ Today You Soar "Like the grand eagle, you spread your wings And put forth the effort to do great things. Looking… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you were not so gentle, If you were hard to please, If you were never patient And always ill at ease,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Amore is love confessed to you in haiku. Do you love me too?” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I've figured out why they call it a trial. Because you try all you can to pull through it. ” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Friendship is not about ships—no matter how big and fancy and expensive the yacht is.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“No one can convince a man of his erring ways as persuasively as experience.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“As ofttimes as it rains on my little spot of earth, you'd think I'd grow accustomed to the gloom.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Kind words are salve to a cankered soul; spread generously.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Just knowing you're not alone is often enough to kindle hope amid tragic circumstances.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The actual secret to success: Be a better friend today than you were yesterday.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Truth is, I’m generally happiest when it’s just me. It’s okay to be madly in love with yourself.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“As ofttimes as it rains on my little spot of earth, you'd think I'd grow accustomed to the gloom.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Two powerful, little words I've learned to use when facing challenges, fears, and doubts— so what? ” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“ Happily-ever-afters don't come in happily-every-days . They are found at the end of challenges-ever-met, promises-ever-kept, and tears-ever-wept.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Curiosity killed the cat, but not before teaching her that honey bees are not sweet, tweeting birds are slow to react, mice can serve… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“A session of boasting won't attract any real friends. It will set you up on a pedestal, however, making you a clearer target.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Memories of past. Heartaches of old. Courage of brass. Lessons of gold.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Mystery, why so attractive to me? You blind me with fear, place hope on my tongue, and with a cold kiss draw me forward.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“It's amusing to me that we refer to people who live in their heads as detached, disturbed, or mad, when reality for anyone is… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Such a nasty bruise,” he says, staring straight into my eyes. I am stunned he can see it. Delicate to the touch and tender… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“You would think those who have endured unkindness would be kinder as a result, intent on sparing others the awful suffering they abhorred firsthand.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“While you judge me by my outward appearance I am silently doing the same to you, even though there's a ninety-percent chance that in… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“You made a choice—a single choice. How neat to think you may have opened the door to a wondrous future without knowing.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“The key to valuing something is to lose it and then realize how rare it was—after which you pray like mad to regain what… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Rather than critique people, try admiring God’s creative handiwork.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
