Richelle E Goodrich Quotes

Employing your imagination is the first step to the fulfillment of any dream. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

It's not my job to make you happy. It's your job to learn that only those who quit selfishly seeking their own happiness find it. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

I sometimes wonder if life isn't a giant mirror that reflects back at me everything I hold up to it. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

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

A pumpkin lives but once a year
when someone sets its soul afire
and on that night it stirs up fear
until its flame is snuffed.
But e'en one night of eerie light is fright enough. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

The moment a person feels he has nothing left to learn is the moment life prepares to hit him hard enough to correct such ignorance. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

If only you would kiss me.
Press your lips to mine like a searing iron. Wrap me in your arms as if you were a monarch claiming a kingdom. Hold me close until I warm through to the core. Do this, and I promise to melt into you, no longer a cold and frozen figure in your narrowed sight. How devoted I would be if only your lips burned for mine!
If only you would kiss me. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

If only simple advice were as simple to carry out. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

I think I'd rather be liked than loved.
It just seems as if more criticism and chastening is shown to those we love, while kind manners and compassion are reserved for those we simply like.
So, I hope you like me. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Saying 'I'm sorry' is saying 'I love you' with a wounded heart in one hand and your smothered pride in the other. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Often we withhold our affections, waiting first for love to be extended to us. The irony is that we are loved for loving. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Music is my enchanter, the seducer of my emotions, the fire and ice that moves me. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Of course I want the moon. And were you to offer it, I'd propose as a trade the stars in my eyes. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

All I ever wanted from you was to know that I was wanted by you. That would have changed everything. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

You won't solve your problems by drowning others in them. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Anyone who looks good with a bald head is seriously sexy. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Mirror, mirror on the wall,
I have placed you in my hall
Where I wander every day.
Echo beauty, and you'll stay. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

No one believes he is an idiot until the consequences of his actions prove it. Then hindsight rubs it in. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

There is no such thing as constructive criticism. There is constructive advice, constructive guidance, constructive counsel, encouragement, suggestion, and instruction. Criticism, however, is not constructive but a destructive means of faultfinding that cripples all parties involved. Don't be fooled into thinking otherwise. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

The direction you choose to face determines whether you're standing at the end or the beginning of a road. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Out of all the magic words in existence, kind words produce the most powerful transformation spells. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

A writer writes knowing that nothing else will elicit the same kind of satisfaction and personal triumph as molding the written word into a reader's great experience. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

A closed book will lie there like a dead horse. But an open book will kick, buck, and bolt through perceived adventures like a wild and free stallion. So hold on. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

My life is a fairytale stuck at the climax. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

It's easy to be kind to friends who return your smiles and happily lend a helping hand. But the true test of good character is finding the will and desire to be kind and charitable to those who give us absolutely no motivation to do so. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Life demands much. Give more. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

When you begin to care too much about what everyone else says, your confidence shrinks and you start to feel like insignificant, little Jack in a strange land of intimidating giants. But when you come to realize that opinions are as diverse and plentiful as dried beans, you might reach the conclusion that your own is of the greatest worth. That's when your confidence grows, and soon you find yourself striding like Gandalf the wondrous wizard among common hobbits in the shire. Respecting your own opinion is the magic that transforms both you and your world. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Though I love you to the core of my being, so thoroughly that every cell comprising me aches to be near you, I must accept that we can never be together. For our existence parallels the sun and the moon - a temptation in constant, beautiful view, yet if the sun were ever to kiss the moon it would devour the heavenly orb whole. Oh, my darling, if only I were the moon! Then I would dare taste your lips and be happy for my last and final joy! But alas, I am the sun, and I will not venture to destroy the one I love. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

It is a key keeper's right to bestow a copy of his key on anyone he wishes. But this practice―a phenomenal rite―is hardly ever performed. To receive a copy of the key means to have its imprint seared into your hand. Holding that branded replica over the front lock miraculously parts the gates to Dreamland. It works just as effectively as inserting the genuine key. Staggering to think about, isn't it? You might consider clenching your fists when you dream. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Lies don't fit snugly into disguises. Eventually the cloak falls off and you're left staring at the naked truth which is always an uncomfortable situation. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

If you'd just learn to do as I say from the beginning, I wouldn't have to follow up your errors with reproving smirks and repeated I-told-you-sos. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Take a step back. Life gets distorted when you examine things from too close up. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Love is donating a chunk of your life to patch up holes in the life of another. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

It seems there is more interest in sunsets than sunrises. Perhaps because innately we fear the dark. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Only a fool believes that his actions don't shape the world. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Mothers give us life, love, and the heartfelt inclination to cry 'I want my mommy' no matter how old we get. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Have you honestly pondered your individual worth? Consider every lower life form in the world - the animals, plants, fouls and fishes. Consider the land forms and numerous earthly wonders. Consider the countless worlds beyond this planet as well as their stars and galaxies. And then consider yourself. Of all God's creations, you were formed in His image, resembling the likeness of a God. That's something to think about. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

MOM - Mistress Of Miracles ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

My mother does not own my hands, though she works hard to train them.
My mother does not own my eyes, though she frequently directs their focus.
My mother does not own my mind, though she yields great influence upon it.
My heart, however, she owns completely, for it was hers the day I was born. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

The truth is that few know the truth. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Life is learning to take God's hand.....and hold on. ~ 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

The key to success is having no qualms about failure. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

I am accountable for every lie that I tell, but I am also accountable for the effects of every harsh truth I deliver. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Having this, we want that.
Owning some, we want more.
Standing here, we wish to be there.
If it's impossible, we struggle to make it happen.
Why are we like this? Why not be content with some, here, and now? Why is enough not enough?
Because humans are ambitious creatures not meant to be idle or fruitless. We strive to learn, to grow, to achieve, to amass; therefore, we will never be content. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Kindness is my weapon of choice.
My second is a Semmian dagger."

―a weapon from "The Harrowbethian Saga' ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Funny thing how when you reach out, people tend to reach right back. Best, then, to make sure your hand is open and not fisted. ~ 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

The Christmas spirit
whispers softly in my ear,
Go be of good cheer. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

The person I am and the person I wish to be are not the same. But if the gap between both decreases day-by-day, then it is okay. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Success, even happiness, is not about doing what is easy, it is about doing what is right… especially when it is not easy. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Things I love about spring are these:
Blooming flowers on fruit-bearing trees.
Fire-red tulips - their first reveal -
Followed by sun-yellow daffodils.

Trees acquiring new coats of green.
Natural waterfalls glistening.
The chirps and melodies of birds.
Throaty ribbits of frogs overheard.

A passing whiff of mint to smell,
Oregano and basil as well.
Colorful butterflies with wings.
Fuzzy, industrious bees that sting.

Sunlight waning late in the day.
Warm breezes causing willows to sway.
Most of all, a sense of things new,
Including budding feelings for you. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

It is important that we remember.
It is vital we do more than just remember. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

More often than not, your best move is to keep quiet. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Not everyone will like you or take the time to understand you. Some people lack the capacity. Don't worry; it's okay. Their acceptance or rejection doesn't change your worth one bit. Hold your head up and live your life regardless, knowing not everyone is worthy of you. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

I write because I love it, not because I excel at it. But because I write, I shall slowly excel at it. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Who told you it was too late? And more importantly, why did you choose to believe them? ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Minutes turn into hours
that add up to days
amounting to weeks
that become months
melting into years
accumulating for decades
to pile up for centuries
and ultimately form minutes again―
just on a grander, divine scale. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

When my problems seem overwhelming and impossible to solve, I hold fast to these facts: God is real, He is right, and He cares. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Some people do not like you; that's a given. So what? ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

I love you because you loved me first. Yet you love me, saying I loved you first. Funny, our love thrives believing the other person started it. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

You can add up your blessings or add up your troubles. Either way, you'll find you have an abundance. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Life's lessons aren't always new. Often they're the same old worn-out truths offering us greater depths of wisdom and understanding. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Life has moments that feel as if the sun has blackened to tar and the entire world turned to ice. It feels as if Hades and his vile demons have risen from the depths of Tartarus solely for the purpose of banding to personally torture you, and that their genuine intent of mental, emotional, and spiritual anguish is tearing you to shreds. Your heart weighs as heavily as leaden legs which you would drag yourself forward with if not for the quicksand that pulls you down inch by inch, paralyzing your will and threatening oblivion. And all the while fire and brimstone pour from the sky, pelting only you.
Truly, that is what it feels like. But that feeling is a trial that won't last forever. Never give up. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

My favorite quote in the world is this one. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Something wonderful is about to happen,
and something awful is about to happen.
You can dwell on either one.
It's your choice. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

If you love something, you find a way to have it in your life. Opposers may take away your means and tools, but you simply turn to crude replacements, fashioning them from scraps if necessary. Threats only make you steal moments of secrecy to satisfy your love. And if it means but a morsel here and there, you accept each crumb gladly because nothing else can even begin to satisfy your hunger. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

An accumulation of pennies is a fortune. Day-to-day practice is perfection. A dream realized is nothing more than many steps taken toward the borders of once-impossible. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Writers possess magic. It's in their words.
They compose phrases as powerful as incantations, creating illusions in the minds of readers. These spells make eyes envision things that aren't real; they make hearts feel things that aren't actual. A writer's work is to pen enchantments meant to entrance and hypnotize the mind, causing neglect of all other duties and responsibilities in order for the reader to remain a puppet controlled by the writer's wand. And if some foul friend does manage to break the spell, he is despised for it. His heroics are too late in coming. The words―the fairy tales―have seeped beyond the body and into the soul, taking possession. Our poor reader is infected, compromised, never to be cured. The notion of magic found in simple words such as, 'Once upon a time...' has always fascinated me. It is no wonder I am compelled to write. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

The humanitarian is a treasure hunter seeking gems of remedy and appreciation. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Knowing the path to follow doesn't make it a breeze to step along. If every desire were only a skip, hop, and a jump away, we'd all have arrived. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Heroes make us smile because they not only rescue us outwardly, but inwardly too. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

The reason people fail to reach their goals is because they give up too early. They don't understand that most successes are built upon foundations of multiple attempts. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

To the romantic soul, the rituals of Valentine's Day echo every day of the year. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Knowing the path through the forest doesn't make the trip any less daunting. Knowing the steps to your dreams doesn't make the climb any less of a challenge. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

You are right, I do fall down a lot.
But that wouldn't be true if I never stood back up. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

The captain put his fingers to his temples as if he had a headache. "So, let me get this straight. Edgar, an immortal, who I assume is as unscrupulous as his sisters, tried to take that bracelet from you…"

"He did take it," she corrected.

"I thought you said Zmey kept him from doing so."

"No. Edgar did snatch it from me at first, but Zmey made him give it back. I guess because King Wennergren gifted it to me. That means no one else is allowed to have it - that is, unless I give it away."

"So it's good that you had Zmey there to help."

"Well….not exactly," she hemmed again.

"Not exactly, again?" Derian's face tightened with frustration. He pressed harder on his temples.

"Zmey protects the bracelet because he has to, but he doesn't care much for me." She hesitated before uttering the next sentence. "He actually tried to kill me."

"What? What! Why? Eena!"

"It's okay, really, I'm fine! Naga protects me from those other dragons."

"Other dragons? For criminy's sake, how many more are there?! ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Nothing remains idle and thrives. Life needs a moving force to prevent the devastating effects of stagnancy. That is why life employs change. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Meanness is a monster that usurps your self-control because you cowardly allow it to conquer you. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

As a writer, I see the saga of your life in a single glimpse. It may be inaccurate, but my version doesn't lack for creativity. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Pride is not your friend.
He would have you think he is, that he affords you strength and courage, but in truth he robs you of your health and by slow, diluted degrees steals your might. He is a crafty and cunning liar who would have you think that stubborn, unapologetic, superior, boastful, and popular are admirable traits. Pride would convince you that being right is more crucial than being kind. He would have you sever relationships, even turn your back on family and friends rather than utter a humble apology. To do so is beneath you, pride would say. He would have you fight like a raptor and gnash your teeth while jutting out an inflexible jaw to defend and protect him, regardless of who is hurt in the process. He would use and demean you in order to puff up and fortify himself. He would destroy your life and every meaningful association before casting you aside without a hint of remorse.
Again, Pride is not your friend. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Some books mirror reality while others are entirely fantasy. My favorite are those that manage to weave both into a world. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

What a grim feeling it is to come across a written line so exceptionally inspiring that your first reaction is, 'Criminy, why didn't I ever think to write that!' ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Yes, there is a type of love that never dies, that never grows old or weary. It is selfless and unconditional. It is the love of goodly parents. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Life is not about having perfect days. Life is not about handling days perfectly. Life is about perfecting one's character through the having and handling of every given day. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

The spirit of Christmas is a sweet, internal peace that testifies of the power of kindness and charity. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

The most irresistible beauty is the radiant glow from a kind and gentle heart. ~ 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

When you delete impossible from your thinking, you give yourself permission to imagine, to believe, to try, and to accomplish phenomenal things. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Maybe not here and now, but somewhere, someday. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

If you are having a hard time sorting through your emotions, perhaps you are spending too much time thinking about yourself and not enough time thinking about… well, everyone else. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

I had the most beautiful dream, and then I fell asleep in your arms and my dream turned lovelier still. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Sometimes when I prepare to write, I feel the same sensation wash over me as if my toes were curling over the brink of a high cliff, my gaze peering downward into a dark pond, and I anxiously wonder, will the water prove deep enough? Will my words be satisfactory? ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Powerlessness is an excruciating pain; it is torture insurmountable. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Thanksgiving is not only being aware of the abundance of good in the world but embracing it. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

We change when circumstances necessitate it; we adapt because we have to. The real challenge is to change when circumstances don't demand it at all. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

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

The key to a better life isn't always a change of scenery. Sometimes it simply requires opening your eyes. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Mothers were meant to love us unconditionally, to understand our moments of stupidity, to reprimand us for lame excuses while yet acknowledging our point of view, to weep over our pain and failures as well as cry at our joy and successes, and to cheer us on despite countless start-overs. Heaven knows no one else will. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich

Happiness depends upon two things - pleasing God, and then pleasing yourself. ~ Richelle E. Goodrich