“A society built upon a foundation of vengeance is a society doomed to destroy itself.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ True friends esteem you of greater worth than you feel deserving. False friends demand you prove that worth.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Learn to brush off criticism as easily as you brush aside hollow compliments.” — 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
“A gentleman will Never allow a lady To feel less than grand.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Amore is love confessed to you in haiku. Do you love me too?” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Let them hear your voice so rarely that a simply-uttered word creates a hush of expectancy in the room.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Sunshine warms us, as do smiles—which makes me think that smiles are sunbeams reflected off our teeth.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It is a sweet thing to have someone love you, but it is a far sweeter thing when his actions convince your… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Death. What a brief word for the extinguishing of life. To be no more. To have days cut off and at their… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I’m sorry. Oh, what simple words are these! I’m sorry. Lips should breathe them out with ease! But nay, in barring up… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The most important form of respect is self-respect. Not only does it show others how to treat themselves, it teaches them how… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“As I quietly stare off into space, eyes glazed over and brow thoughtfully taut, know that I am going about my business.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“An accumulation of pennies is a fortune. Day-to-day practice is perfection. A dream realized is nothing more than many steps taken toward… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“What is more powerful than the love of a mother? Perhaps only God's hand in answering her earnest pleadings on your behalf.” — 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
“Lavender lilies all dotted with spots. Sun-yellow daffodils clustered in pots. Blue morning-glories climb trellises high. Powder-white asters like stars in the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Mothers were meant to love us unconditionally, to understand our moments of stupidity, to reprimand us for lame excuses while yet acknowledging… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“When you do fall in love with me, Eena, I don’t want it to be because I gave into your demands, but… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If we were always given a choice as to every path presented us in life, a multitude of roads leading to priceless… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I bleed words. I dream in narrative. I live in infinite worlds. I befriend figmental characters. I wish on stars in other… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It’s easy to be kind to friends who return your smiles and happily lend a helping hand. But the true test of… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I believe in God. I talk to Him in my earnest prayers, sharing my personal thoughts and desires. I hear Him when… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“There are those who fear the sunset, worried they will never see light again. There are those who ignore the sunrise, squandering… — 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
“ To Bury A Star " "I pulled a star from the darkest corner of night and hid it within my bosom.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Patience isn't tested when it is self-imposed and the duration is self-regulated. Patience is hardly tested when the outcome means little to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Have you ever felt as if your dreams were more memorable, more alive, than what you knew to be reality? Have your… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Gregory?” I called. I couldn’t help myself. It was irrational, but I was scared to see him run from me. He turned… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Abandoned. The word alone sends shudders down a sensitive spine, troubling the thoughts of pained souls as their hurt swells in ripples.… — 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