“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
“Beauty may catch the eye, but a jolly laugh will lasso the heart.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Today is a BRAND NEW day—a perfectly good reason to get up and start over. Never give up.” — 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
“When problems beat upon you like a raging storm, search for the eye. You might not be able to avoid misfortunes, but… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Time is an imp—a pesky, little, hellish troll that hastens the clock when I smile but then delays the passing of minutes… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“They say it's impossible. I refuse to believe it. The journey may be difficult and the desired end unlikely. My patience and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A guilty conscience pushed me to try harder—which I did for what seemed like a tremendous amount of wasted time, staring bug-eyed… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Freedom is essential to the pursuit of happiness. Freedom is essential to artistic evolution and expression. Freedom is essential to the expansion… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Acknowledge that some moments are just plain awful―desperate and gloomy and painful and miserable and nothing at all but anguish. No truthful,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Closing your eyes won't make the awfulness go away. It may be that nothing will. But dwelling on it, dreading the evil,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Some live for their own joy and pleasure. Some live to ease the burdens of others. Then there are those who seem… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Despair is not for the living but for those unable to rise and continue; they are the only souls with a right… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Kresh kept silent beside me as Baron rehearsed his deadly plan. I listened with my eyes aimed at the horizon, witnessing the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Shhh, Eena, it’s going to be okay. I promise, you’ll get through this.” She didn’t fight him, but grabbed onto his shirt,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“What is the spirit of Christmas, you ask? Let me give you the answer in a true story... On a cold day… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Eena had thought the whole idea of his picture was absolutely wonderful and had asked Willum what kind of animal she might… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Some say freedom is a gift placed in our hands by our forefathers. Some say freedom is a human right that none… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Time and again the sun sets like a bedimming curtain before my eyes, taking with it all illumination, warmth, and color. I… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“There are people who are never content, never appeased, forever dissatisfied—who continually look to what escapes them, convincing themselves that if only… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ Do I Love You " I stand in the night and stare up at a lone star, wondering what love means.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I've a habit of placing a happy-face or a frowny-face on my calendar, depending on what kind of day I've had. Often… — 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 Image
“The reality is that doing good unto others actually does more good for you.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Home is where 'I know you', 'I accept you', 'I forgive you', and 'I love you' are most likely to be heard.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The only two words you should ever say to a mirror are “Hello, Beautiful.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You may think you've hit rock bottom in your life but guess what—there's more crud underneath those rocks.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“One of the strongest loves I’ve ever witnessed is the love a mother has for her child.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Only a writer would slap a bumper sticker on her car that read, 'Seriously, I'd rather be working' .” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Just like salt makes sweet taste sweeter, trials make happy feel happier.” — 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
