“Love grows and wanes, but honor, duty, and commitment, those things are constant and stable. They define who you are.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“We are all guilty of sin, error, and moments of sheer stupidity; none of us should be casting stones. The occasional arced… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You will realize one day that all the money in the world cannot buy you happiness. Nor can it make you a… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“During an especially noisy elementary school assembly I witnessed a common marvel. Someone spoke, "Once upon a time..." into the mic, and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“How often it is that we set ourselves in the high seat, judging others, not having read their book but merely having… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Fear comes at me like a massive bull with lowered horns ready to gore. But I have learned of the insubstantial nature… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“There's enchantment in a smile, did you know? Shall I prove in a wink that it is so? Watch my mouth grin… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Three carefully stringed words are worth more than a book of gibberish. It's not the word count but the impact of those… — richelle e. goodrich Copy Share Image
“What would it be like to live as a butterfly, being admired by the world for your color and beauty and grace?… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It may not be fair that people make judgments so quickly, usually within a few seconds of observation, but it's unrealistic to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It is a difficult thing―if not impossible―to forgive oneself for foolish errors, not for trampling a life or goring another with sharp… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The road of life is paved with daily successes, a great number of them penny and nickle triumphs. Sadly, these little feats… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“People will insist on building high and wide barriers directly in your path, often with the intent of closing you in. If… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The Christmas spirit is simply an honest spirit of love for all humanity. It is the force that moves us to give… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The wind is made of haunting souls that moan and groan in whistles and whispers. This ghostly choir chills the breeze and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Your face is engraved in my mind. I can’t erase it. I don’t want to. Because as much as I hate you,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You are not my sunshine. Sorry. You're more like a gust of arctic wind that bursts in and blows out all the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Without you there would be no me. I am everything reflected in your eyes. I am everything approved by your smile. I… — 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
“My brain tends to take the scenic route. Things come to the forefront of my mind sooner or later, it just takes… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Hope is a fire more ravenous than the flames of temptation. For if only a portion of it poisons your veins, it… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Don’t be satisfied with what the world offers you. Seek for more. Seek for better. Demand greater than the status quo.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I shall ne'er chase rainbows again, Knowing no pot o' gold awaits at the end. My Irish treasure is not there. For… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“On a grim and dismal day that shattered my last ounce of confidence, I broke down and whimpered, “I’m awful and hideous… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“We always feel the brunt of the blow dealt to us, but hardly ever do we feel the impact we have on… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Your body and spirit, subconscious and conscious—every portion of you recognizes home. That is why on the moment of arrival, your entire… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“What are you most thankful for?” she asked. My reply came easily. “Being too blessed to have any hope of answering that… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“How frustrating to think you can be lost to yourself. And yet how often it is that a stranger stares back at… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Beauty that pleases the eye is a frail, fleeting illusion. But that beauty capable of pleasing the heart can endure endlessly.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Many times what we perceive as an error or failure is actually a gift. And eventually we find that lessons learned from… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I wonder at times if we're not all blind. It just seems there are an abundance of books unread, paint strokes not… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Why must you know the details of my troubles to have compassion? Is it not enough to show compassion simply because you… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Evil exists in this world because it has its place. For had you never sat blindly through the darkness of night, your… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The key to success―keep swimming. Even when they tap you on the shoulder to say the pool has been drained, just keep… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Small steps may appear unimpressive, but don't be deceived. They are the means by which perspectives are subtly altered, mountains are gradually… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Chameleonesque, hobbitish, unicorned, stompled, selfishism, and unwakeable may not be real words, but you do know what they mean.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“When thunderstorms roll in, you make a choice to either succumb with tears to the gloomy downpour, or smile and look for… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Vengeance would have us assault an enemy's pride to beat him down. But vengeance hides a dangerous truth, for a humbled foe… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Mind what you say, but mind more closely what you do. For though children close their ears to you, their eyes remain… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you think the most courageous and difficult thing you can do is stubbornly stand your ground, try graciously giving in.” — 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
