“Life is not what happens to us; it is what we perceive has happened to us.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Misery is a river of tears that whispers my name in a constant hiss.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Go put on your mask. Say 'trick-or-treat' in costume. It’s All Hallows Eve.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Beauty exists, even in unlikely places. The key isn't to open your eyes but to open your heart.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Employing your imagination is the first step to the fulfillment of any dream.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
Saying 'I'm sorry' is saying 'I love you' with a wounded heart in one hand and your smothered pride in the other. — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Even the smallest tender mercy can bring peace when recognized and appreciated.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Every single voice—no matter how soft the peep—longs to be heard.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Optimism: That effervescent, blindingly- bright, perky, chipper, twittering quality you want to squash out of annoying people.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“To wish for the happiest days is to wish for a season of sorrow; for it is only after prolonged, wintry darkness… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Between here and there is a journey illuminated by the rising and setting of a radiant sun. Don't miss its splendor in… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A truly humble apology works to part storm clouds, calm rough seas, and bring on the soft lights of dawn; it has… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Happiness is a simple game of lost and found: Lose the things you take for granted, and you will feel great happiness… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Thanks, Ian, but sometimes there’s just nothing you can do.” Her feet moved forward again towards the center of Lacsar Forest. “That’s… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Often we withhold our affections, waiting first for love to be extended to us. The irony is that we are loved for… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A sunrise is a wondrous marvel, but in reality the sun never rises. It is the earth that rotates to face the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Trying to fix the shortcoming of others while ignoring your own flaws results in little if no improvement―not to mention bitter feelings.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I love snowflakes simply for the reason that each one is unique—nonidentical to zillions of crystalized counterparts. It's a difficult notion to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Rain is a lullaby heard through a thick, isolating blanket of clouds. It is the tinkling harp of water droplets; a moist… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The pleasures of being a novelist are many. But the greatest by far is the manner in which I live through my… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Authors always carry a means for scribbling and an excuse for pausing, often inopportunely, to record those fleeting sparks of creative fancy… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If only you would kiss me. Press your lips to mine like a searing iron. Wrap me in your arms as if… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It is said that you can't write without a reader. The opposite holds true as well; you can't read without a writer.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“There are days when writing is within my power and a story unfolds along a course I've already chosen. And then there are… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Stubbornness is a weapon. People tend to draw it out when a sensitive part of their identity is threatened—be it dignity, honor,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The fact is, the man who’d begotten me didn’t want me. In his eyes I should never have been born. And perhaps… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“One smile has the power to... Calm fears. Soften stone walls. Warm a cold heart. Invite a new friend. Mimic a loving… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Someone described a writer's world as tormented, and I had to laugh. A tormented writer? I personally wouldn't have put those two… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“My spirit mirrors the radiance of a clear, blue sky. With closed eyes I lift my face and smile, warmed from the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Don't be fool enough to think you can know a person's character after a few moments of observation. You can't. You have… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Derian pulled the blanket snug around himself. “This is my added assurance.” Eena wrinkled her nose as if she thought his answer… — 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
“Physical attractiveness is no indicator of an individual's beauty." from "The Beauty of Ugh” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“There should ne’er be a time When a duty or dime Doth outshine The importance of family.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“When words can't make it better, hold my hand and don't let go.” — 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
