“Imagine fantasy and pretend as neither fantastical nor pretended…and then believe it.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Dreams Copy Share Image
“Twitter is a serious writing distraction. As are grapefruits. The two have nothing else in common.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Author Copy Share Image
“As long as you keep praying and trying and dreaming, there is hope.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Dreaming 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
“The real beauty of a woman is most clearly seen in the smiles of those who interact with her.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Beauty 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 Children 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 love you sounds best spoken in quiet acts of kindness.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Acts of kindness Copy Share Image
“Please stop. If you keep chipping off little pieces of my heart, soon there will be no heart left with which to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Love Copy Share Image
“For every one person who praises you, there are a hundred who would criticize. Heed neither the one nor the hundred. It… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“So what if you’re right? So what if you’re wrong? In the end you might be surprised to find that God doesn’t… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“What kind of person is void of compassion? A heartless one. But alas, compassion cannot exist without the endurance of afflictions.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I never realized how much you meant to me until someone spoke your name and an irrepressible, goofy grin stretched my lips.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Falling in love Copy Share Image
“If one is content to freely speak trash about another, it is probably more correct to judge them as the one of… — Richelle E. Goodrich Gossip Copy Share Image
“It is a pleasurable thing to earn the admiration of others, but it is a far better feeling to honestly admire thyself.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Admiration Copy Share Image
“When I first heard your voice, my heart leapt in my chest as if it recognized you as its owner from another… — Richelle E. Goodrich Another life Copy Share Image
“I write so others might contemplate things that are out of the ordinary. I write to make people feel—to cause laughter and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Author Copy Share Image
“Life is a puzzle, a riddle, a test, a mystery, a game—whatever challenge you wish to compare it to. Just remember, you're… — Richelle E. Goodrich Challenge Copy Share Image
“I love words. I crave descriptions that overwhelm my imagination with vivid detail. I dwell on phrases that make my heart thrum.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Authors Copy Share Image
“You were formed inside a borrowed womb—a nourishing safe haven for months—then delivered through painful effort and sacrifice by a woman willing… — Richelle E. Goodrich Birth Copy Share Image
“ Oh, Man in the Moon " "Oh, man in the moon, send an evening star to wink at my dreary eyes,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Dreams Copy Share Image
“Fear confronted me, and I stood paralyzed. He seemed a formidable, abiding presence. Then a voice whispered, “Fear not.” Fear not, I… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Lying is wrong. When you tell a lie for the sake of sparing someone's feelings it is not suddenly right, but it… — Richelle E. Goodrich Compassion 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… — Richelle E. Goodrich Cats Copy Share Image
“Many of us draw lines which we intend never to cross. But life tests our resolve, mercilessly at times, and a foot… — Richelle E. Goodrich Character Copy Share Image
“He made a commitment, Eena.” “And you believe this commitment ,” she spoke the word detestably, “is more important than true love?”… — Richelle E. Goodrich Commitment Copy Share Image
“Then what is true love?” she asked audaciously. Derian leaned forward, his focus powerfully set on her. His voice turned delicate and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Eena Copy Share Image
“Her eyes shifted to me, piercing my soul in the process. “Your troubles are temporary, Miss Annabelle. You will grow and mature… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I squinted at the western sky behind Thaddeus, a blood-red smear melting into blackness. Twisting my neck, I glanced in the opposite… — Richelle E. Goodrich Full moon Copy Share Image
“I never knew what Mother knowed, Like how a thread and needle sewed, And how a kiss healed boo-boos fast. Why family… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“My pain builds like storm clouds―massive, dark, and heavy with teardrops. Moisture falls torrential as if my world is a violent, eternal… — Richelle E. Goodrich Grief Copy Share Image
“I understand it was Derian who spoiled everything. He purposefully tainted your view of me and forced you to go along with… — 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
“ Unconditional love is a redundant expression; if it’s not unconditional, then it’s not love.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Love 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
“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 Consequences Copy Share Image
“Do we ignore the needy to spite the greedy? Or share and defend despite those who pretend?” — Richelle E. Goodrich Charity Copy Share Image
“Life is a character-building opportunity that we all volunteered for.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Character Copy Share Image
