“The denial of assistance is sometimes the greatest assistance. The trick is recognizing when this is the case.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“No one believes he is an idiot until the consequences of his actions prove it. Then hindsight rubs it in.” — 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
“You're right; you can't make someone be happy. But I don't see the harm in trying.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Father always said that money doesn’t grow on trees. Well, time doesn’t grow on trees either.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“One thing about a skunk—once you recognize the markings, you know things are gonna stink.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Every heart has a layer of sadness, whether deeply buried or covering the surface for all to see.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Aging is a mortal term that my immortal spirit doesn't quite grasp.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Don't be afraid to try, because you never look back on life and smile at what you could have attempted. Joy only… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I won't lie—I don't care. And you should quit trying to deceive yourself because I can tell by the way you show… — 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
“I hope you know I love you, not just because I tell you so at every opportunity, but because I show you… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Numerous times throughout history, a single person has made a tremendous impact on the world. I don’t know why anyone would think… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It’s a difficult thing having a heart made of glass; people don’t seem to realize how easily it shatters. How often I’ve… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Write at a pace that doesn't surpass your creative flow. Don't be hasty; don't be sloppy. Don't forfeit impressive writing for an… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Integrity is more than truth and honesty; integrity is an unshackled mind, a happy heart, and a light spirit. Integrity is inner… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you dream your problems at night and live your problems by day, you are suffering the effects of paralyzing toxins delivered… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I went to bed without reading, instead staring out my window with the curtains drawn, wondering about boys. Why did they behave… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Never give up. It's like breathing—once you quit, your flame dies letting total darkness extinguish every last gasp of hope. You can't… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life has me trapped in a cocoon of earth where I must grow and change until the day I sprout wings. And… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Five truly effective prescriptions to remedy a bad day. (You can't overdose.) —Pray; discuss your troubles with God. —List your blessings. (The… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“No one stands at the beginning of a race and then finds himself at the end having never taken a step forward.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Things that remind me of Mother are these: the truth ‘mid deception, a warm summer breeze, the calm within chaos, a stitch… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The woman laughed again. She was the loudest person in the cave. Eena wondered if perhaps she was talking to a female… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“What if dragons breathed bubbles and purred when they cuddled and giggled at chivalrous knights for their troubles? What if dragons felt… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I let my sword slip to the ground, and for the second time I stood unarmed in the presence of werewolves. Kresh… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ Do I Love You " I stand in the night and stare up at a lone star, wondering what love means.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“One of the most troubling facts I have had to accept is that people are not all angel or all devil. They… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Time and again the sun sets like a bedimming curtain before my eyes, taking with it all illumination, warmth, and color. I… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Some say freedom is a gift placed in our hands by our forefathers. Some say freedom is a human right that none… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Write the ending first and then you'll know before the opening sentence that it's going to be a good book.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“My life has become a dismal sigh fettered by pangs of grief and anguished weeping.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It’s simply this: the Irish kiss, a snog o’ bliss, be blessed luck from any miss.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It is important that we remember. It is vital we do more than just remember.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A new star, the Christ child, God's gift to mankind; these are what Christmas is made of.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It has never been my goal to impress anyone but myself. That has proven challenging enough.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Achievers are those who have redefined impossible, changing what can't be done into a work in progress. ” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The power behind living a dream lies in either believing it's a dream or knowing it's not.” — 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
