Richelle Quotes

Every now and then I sit and watch the sun rise to remind myself how it's done—peacefully, steadily, warmly, and in beautiful color.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

A kiss says it all—I like you.I love you.I need you.I want you.I value you.I fancy you.I adore you.I prefer you.I missed you.I cherish you.I support you.I care for you.I long for you.I think of you.I treasure you.I hope for you.I consider you.I dream of you.I delight in you.I appreciate you.And I will never, ever forget you.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Laughter isn't a sign of insanity but a shield against it.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Christmas is a whisper of peace and a sigh of hope on the lips of love.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Eyes, so easily deceived, might judge more rightly with lids closed, allowing ears and heart to remain wide open.from The Beauty of Ugh

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Choose altruism, because selfishism is a lonely, cold, dark hole.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

One bad turn does not excuse another.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Physical attractiveness is no indicator of an individual's beauty.from The Beauty of Ugh

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Live today facing forward—with your back on yesterday, your eyes on tomorrow, and your head and heart in the moment.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Face it; life's gonna chew you up and spit you out. If you're lucky you'll get stuck to the bottom of someone's shoe and be carried far, far away from it all.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

It's a waste of time worrying about something that worry won't fix. It's about as useful as trying to feed your pet rock.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

You're not a tree. So move, make something happen.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

To wish for the happiest days is to wish for a season of sorrow; for it is only after prolonged, wintry darkness that the summer sun appears to shine at its brightest.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Dare to forge your own path. Even rocks can roll.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

A good dose of fantasy is exercise for your sensibilities, it keeps your avatar strong.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Life isn't all perpetual bliss, nor is it one woeful weeping session. But you can concentrate so hard on noticing moments of one or the other that either a bright outlook or dim expectations becomes your regular illusion.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

God will win every contest in life, so stop trying to beat Him at his own game.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

If the world appears abundant in smiles or overwhelmed by scowls, you might ask yourself if you're not to blame.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

How often it is that we set ourselves in the high seat, judging others, not having read their book but merely having glimpsed the cover.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

It's impossible to be involved in all situations, but there's no excuse not to be involved in something, somewhere, somehow, with someone. Make an ounce of difference.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

You may think you've hit rock bottom in your life but guess what—there's more crud underneath those rocks.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

My knight may not wear a coat of shining armor, but his code of glowing honor will never fail to protect us both from evils far worse than any fire-breathing dragon.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Life is a puzzle, a riddle, a test, a mystery, a game—whatever challenge you wish to compare it to. Just remember, you're not the only participant; no one person holds all the answers, the pieces, or the cards. The trick to success in this life is to accumulate teammates and not opponents.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

We always feel the brunt of the blow dealt to us, but hardly ever do we feel the impact we have on others. Why is that?

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

I wonder at times if we're not all blind. It just seems there are an abundance of books unread, paint strokes not admired, and performances unattended. So much attention painstakingly sought and not given.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

There are many roads in this world that will guide you to pleasurable, fun, and exciting destinations that do not end in any form of lasting happiness. So before you step on an enticing path, figure out where it leads.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

You baffle me, addle me, drive me insane. You muddle, befuddle, and rattle my brain. My senses are mad, Skewed judgment to blame.You drive me half stark-raving bonkers!(But the truly crazy thing is how I love it.)

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Most people don't accept that they are an influence either improving or damaging others.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

You matter.You are important.There is a reason for your existence.You may not see or understand how this is true, but truth doesn't cease to be truth because of doubt, blindness, or ignor

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Perfection is a paradigm meant to keep us striving and learning and growing. Like a wondrous sunset, perfection may be beyond our reach, but it is within our view and well worth seeking after.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

A real treasure becomes such only after it's been desperately sought after.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Trust in the silent doers. It is far more difficult to put your dreams into action than into flowery words.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Closed books are like closed eyes—you must open them to see anything.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Time is an imp—a pesky, little, hellish troll that hastens the clock when I smile but then delays the passing of minutes when I frown.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

A little porch light from a distant farmhouse dimmed, feeling alone and unneeded until his smallest spark of illumination snuffed out entirely. The night fell as dark as it was quiet. Meanwhile, every secret eye within the vicinity―from insect to animal to human wanderer―stopped to blink, suddenly blinded. Their guiding light had vanished, extinguishing hope in the hearts of many. That little light had mattered, but he knew it not.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Comparisons are like rigid fingers—eager to point at a subject but unwilling to grasp it.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

The reality is that doing good unto others actually does more good for you.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Compassion only plagues those with hearts, much like a field of thorns only troubles those who bleed.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Happiness is seeing blessings in disguise, beauty under camouflage, and love amid conflict.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Happiness isn't reserved for privileged individuals. It is a state of mind that can neither be bought nor stolen nor traded, it is a liberty available to anyone.

~ Richelle E. Goodrich