“We live that we might have experience; that through it we might gain wisdom, compassion, faith, and inner strength.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life is a voyage across troubled waters where our days are often spent clinging to the top of the highest mast, scouting… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Imagine the greatness this world would know if kindness were as contagious and enduring as the common cold.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A timid act may be more bold than one would first assume, for whispering truth is braver than to silently resume.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It is in the midst of laughter that our perspective alters and we realize this trying life can still be enjoyed.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Far more important than the tribulations and heartaches, the thrills, merriment, and pleasures of life is what you learn from it all.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life made me an actor from birth. The world, darling, is not my stage but my audience.” — 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
“Children harbor a great many doubts and sorrows that could be eased by a loving hug from a parent.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Learning to breathe fire isn’t nearly as extraordinary as learning to breathe a word of kindness.” — 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
“Even if the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, keep to your own side; it's where you belong.… — 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
“Face it―nobody cares. But, so what? Their apathy does not diminish your worth. Learn from it. Make it your job to care… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A red-cape game of retribution is dangerous when a fresh bull with bigger horns waits in the shadows.” — 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
“A sincere and warmly-expressed apology can produce the same effects as morphine on a suffering soul.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“While 'Once upon a time' may be a great way to start a story, 'Here in the moment' is the best way… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ M others O ffer T heir H earts as an E ternal R esting S pot” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“But you will die, Amora.” “I know.” She couldn’t help but smile at his bemusement. “It’s a fact I’ve always known, just… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Just like salt makes sweet taste sweeter, trials make happy feel happier.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A writer writes knowing that nothing else will elicit the same kind of satisfaction and personal triumph as molding the written word… — 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
