Richelle E. Goodrich Quotes

Life is a bonfire where everyone else has brought marshmallows, and you—a stick.

It's mind-boggling how many different worlds people live in on this one planet.

Aging is a mortal term that my immortal spirit doesn't quite grasp.

You can't make me be nice.You can't make me be good.You can't make me be

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.

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

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

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

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

One bad turn does not excuse another.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Life may dawdle along in minutes but don't be deceived, for it will sprint by in years before you even notice.

Boasting is one of those rare outfits that never looks good on you but makes you look stunning when modeled by your admirers.

Just knowing you're not alone is often enough to kindle hope amid tragic circumstances.

Kisses are a means to plant on another's lips a smile glossed with happiness.

When problems beat upon you like a raging storm, search for the eye. You might not be able to avoid misfortunes, but you can find the calmest spot within them.

One thing I've learned is that in the midst of your darkest moments of tribulation, there is no such thing as mass friends.

Beauty that pleases the eye is a frail, fleeting illusion. But that beauty capable of pleasing the heart can endure endlessly.

If you truly wish to change what is without, you must first change what festers within.

Laughing in my ear is a muse amused by how I paint her whims on paper with silly words.

I prefer to solve the world's problems. They never seem as complicated as my own.

Thanks, Ian, but sometimes there’s just nothing you can do.” Her feet moved forward again towards the center of Lacsar Forest. “That’s not true, Eena. I can always listen.

Mothers observe all, absorb all, give all, forgive all, offer all, suffer all, feel all, heal all, hope for all, pray for all.But most o

Kiss a frog with your eyes wide open. If he turns into a prince you won't miss the transformation, but if he doesn't, you won't be fooled by some wishful illusion in your head.

Heroes make us smile because they not only rescue us outwardly, but inwardly too.

What is more powerful than the love of a mother? Perhaps only God's hand in answering her earnest pleadings on your behalf.

My favorite quote in the world is this one.

Sometimes poets expect me to think far deeper than I'm willing to dig.

You can't argue with insanity. You can stare at it, gaping and incredulous, but arguing with it is futile.