“Only a fool believes that his actions don't shape the world.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Annoyances are strangely not so annoying when the person responsible has endeared himself to you.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“To be recognized, understood, valued, and loved: these are the riches every human heart longs to acquire.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Thoughts, quotes, and philosophies—good or bad—cause us to evaluate ourselves. And that is good.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If there is one word in the universe capable of softening hearts, it is this: Mommy.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It is to our own detriment that we underestimate the might of small and simple things.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Love is not complicated—just smile, hug, kiss, be kind, and repeat.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“How does knowing 'things could be worse' than what I already deem awful make me feel any better? You mean I could… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The communication block between men and women: Men―"Can't you hear what I'm saying?" Women―"Can't you feel what I'm saying?” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“For every one person who praises you, there are a hundred who would criticize. Heed neither the one nor the hundred. It… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“What kind of person is void of compassion? A heartless one. But alas, compassion cannot exist without the endurance of afflictions.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“So what if you’re right? So what if you’re wrong? In the end you might be surprised to find that God doesn’t… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Patience isn’t simply waiting, it is caring enough about the situation and those involved to remain calm and courteous throughout the wait.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Kiss a frog with your eyes wide open. If he turns into a prince you won't miss the transformation, but if he… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Don't seek to be happy; let everyone else chase after that rainbow. Seek to be kind, and you'll find the rainbow follows… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Turn around… you’ve got grass and dead flowers…” My fingers naturally began to comb through my long, black strands, shaking things loose… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Fear never scaled one mountain, never stepped up on a stage, never accepted a challenge, never tilled new ground, never walked in… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Little girls grow up thinking that knights in shining armor actually exist. But they don't. And if those valiant heroes ever did… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I have lost my spark, I'm told, and should seek to rekindle it. Respecting the messenger, I wonder if this is true.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I'm convinced that whatever contains human emotions is composed of the most fragile material, for it can shatter unpredictably and without effort.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I love when the sun plays hide-n-seek for a few days because its invisibility often goes unnoticed. The world seems content that… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You can believe what you've been told. You can imagine in vivid detail the things explained to you. You may even feel… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“What we say doesn’t always paint an accurate picture of what we mean. Sometimes the result is sort of abstract, open to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“On Hallows Eve, we witches meet to broil and bubble tasty treats like goblin thumbs with venom dip, crisp bat wings, and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“People love superheroes. It's true we're impressed by their bravery and fortitude, their supernatural gifts and physical brawn. But the fact is,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Last night I danced. My body rose from its slump for the first time since the beginning of sorrows—my fingers beckoning to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Have you ever felt as if your dreams were more memorable, more alive, than what you knew to be reality? Have your… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Abandoned. The word alone sends shudders down a sensitive spine, troubling the thoughts of pained souls as their hurt swells in ripples.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Gregory?” I called. I couldn’t help myself. It was irrational, but I was scared to see him run from me. He turned… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Patience isn't tested when it is self-imposed and the duration is self-regulated. Patience is hardly tested when the outcome means little to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The sun shines every day without being told that it is brilliant. The mountains stand tall and majestic though no one informs… — 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
