“As long as you keep praying and trying and dreaming, there is hope.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“What I learn today I shall know forever. Whether or not I remember that I know it is a different story.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Imagine fantasy and pretend as neither fantastical nor pretended…and then believe it.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Twitter is a serious writing distraction. As are grapefruits. The two have nothing else in common.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The real beauty of a woman is most clearly seen in the smiles of those who interact with her.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Anyone who takes the time to listen is either an old soul or a romantic one.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I am but the reflection in your eyes, the effect of your expressions, and the sum of your praise and criticism.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Pray as if you are fully aware that the intricate timing and rotation of every celestial entity in the universe—including the coming… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“We are going to make assumptions; that’s what humans do. Since most assumptions are flawed, err on the positive side. Always assume… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Goals are my north star. My compass. The map that guides me along the road I wish to travel. Goals are motivations… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It wasn't a kiss that changed the frog, but the fact that a young girl looked beneath warts and slime and believed… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Gratitude is medicine for a heart devastated by tragedy. If you can only be thankful for the blue sky, then do so.” — richelle e. goodrich Copy Share Image
“You stand a better chance of bringing pretend to life through the power of belief than you stand any chance of erasing… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“There is no other company in the world I've found more pleasurable than my own. For no one else has ever been… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A single act of kindness is like a drop of oil on a patch of dry skin—seeping, spreading, and affecting more than… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A kiss says it all— I like you. I love you. I need you. I want you. I value you. I fancy… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A wish is the link between what is and what could be . It is a vine woven into a bridge between… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“When you devalue ethics and morals by proclaiming that our attitude toward them should be casual or lenient, you can't be surprised… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“My mother does not own my hands, though she works hard to train them. My mother does not own my eyes, though… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A dragon grows in leaps and bounds, Like troubles mounting by the pound. Its stature heightens day to day, Imposing dread and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“How insane we are as humans when having received a nasty offense we return the same awful offense. If given an apple… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I claim the right to be who I want to be. Regardless of my choice, I will find those who agree and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Happiness is a frame of mind. It is a state of thinking. It is an attitude, a headset, a mentality. Happiness is… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I’ll tell you what,” she said, prepared to make a deal. “Let’s see how your ‘diplomacy’ would profit us. If you can… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ Why Roses Crave Thorns " Petals detach from a wilting bud—a single stem plucked before fully blossomed. They descend in hesitant… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life’s journey doesn’t start on the highest mountain peak where a clear view of the trail ahead, obstacles and all, is laid… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“At the core of love is validation. It is what gives love power. For when love is given away, validation seeps in… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Ian was a good man—honest, trustworthy, loyal, and of honorable character. His desire to keep his promise to Angelle and to be… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ Today Today is the day that good things come your way, and then bad things to suck all the fun from… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Hey, guard!” Ian hollered out loud. “Do you think we could get a bathroom break?” The guard seemed to snicker as he… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“When the girl didn’t move, Gavin summoned her near with his fingers. His heart thrummed as she obeyed, stepping up close to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you make a mess, you clean it up. Makes sense, right? Well, if you hurt someone, you apologize. Same thing.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you never bother to say the words, why should anyone believe you ever felt them?” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Do we ignore the needy to spite the greedy? Or share and defend despite those who pretend?” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life is a character-building opportunity that we all volunteered for.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“What you perceive as a failure today may actually be a crucial step towards the success you seek. Never give up.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Love is many kind acts accumulated over time that leave us feeling wonderful.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ Unconditional love is a redundant expression; if it’s not unconditional, then it’s not love.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Trust in the silent doers. It is far more difficult to put your dreams into action than into flowery words.” — 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
