“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
“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
“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
“When problems beat upon you like a raging storm, search for the eye. You might not be able to avoid misfortunes, but… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The greatest lessons I learned from my father didn't come from lectures or discipline or even time spent together. What has stuck… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Time is an imp—a pesky, little, hellish troll that hastens the clock when I smile but then delays the passing of minutes… — 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
“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
“It is easy to say I am thankful for the sweet and beautiful things in life: flower gardens, ice cream cones, diamond… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You know those little moments when an unexpected act or a spoken word affects your heart with sweet, satiating intensity―a simple gesture… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life is hard and unfair. It is cruel and heartless, painful, trying, disappointing, unapologetic, and frequently downright awful. But that's not important.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Freedom is essential to the pursuit of happiness. Freedom is essential to artistic evolution and expression. Freedom is essential to the expansion… — 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
“Don't be fool enough to think you can know a person's character after a few moments of observation. You can't. You have… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“My spirit mirrors the radiance of a clear, blue sky. With closed eyes I lift my face and smile, warmed from the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Stubbornness is a weapon. People tend to draw it out when a sensitive part of their identity is threatened—be it dignity, honor,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
