“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
“A poet is simply an artist whose medium is human emotions. A poet chisels away at our own sensibilities, shaping our vision… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If I must start somewhere, right here and now is the best place imaginable.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Discouragement is like a scorpion in your shoe; it takes courage to toss it out so you can move on.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Flames burn so long as they are fed. Rivers rage so long as it rains. The sun rises so long as the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Marriage is a million piece puzzle, a pristine and exciting pursuit at the beginning that gradually becomes a daunting task, usually more… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The sign of a good leader is easy to recognize, though it is hardly ever seen. For the greatest leaders are those… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Afraid of offending with an off word or the slightest insensitivity, I keep an unobtrusive and silent distance. Nevertheless, my pursed lips… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Children rarely follow parental advice unless it is acted out repeatedly. It’s called being an example.” — 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
“When you begin to care too much about what everyone else says, your confidence shrinks and you start to feel like insignificant,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Happiness branches from the tree of kindness, abounding with the fruit of sweet smiles.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“We never think lightly of those who walk with us on our uphill days.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life isn't all perpetual bliss, nor is it one woeful weeping session. But you can concentrate so hard on noticing moments of… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Powerlessness is an excruciating pain; it is torture insurmountable.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“To be a rainbow in someone’s cloud is commendable, but I prefer to be the rain because it dampens cheeks and washes… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“What if stars were the glimmering tears of a giant, welling in his cheeks, waiting to fall at the first tender stroke… — 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
“Thank you for the day and night, for rainy spells and summer’s light. Thank you for the skies of blue and puffy… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“One of the most critical decisions made in life is choosing with whom to spend your time. For it is those close… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Tell me you didn’t,” she groaned, knowing it would not be the truth. “Please tell me you didn’t take advantage of these… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Theories look great on paper until reality scribbles all over the page.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I am grateful for the rare opportunities to look at my circumstances from a higher perspective, one detached from the dim outlook… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The most powerful and courageous heroes I know are those who bite their tongues when justification, validation, temptation, or vengeance would have… — 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
“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
“Two powerful, little words I've learned to use when facing challenges, fears, and doubts— so what? ” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ 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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“Memories of past. Heartaches of old. Courage of brass. Lessons of gold.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
