Top 500 Richelle E. Goodrich Quotes (2024 Update)

1. “Don’t underestimate the power of friendship. Those bonds are tight stitches that close up the holes you might otherwise fall through.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

2. “Don’t ever give up. Don’t ever give in. Don’t ever stop trying. Don’t ever sell out. And if you find yourself succumbing to one of the above for a brief moment, pick yourself up, brush yourself off, whisper a prayer, and start where you left off. But never, ever, ever give up.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

3. “There are many who don’t wish to sleep for fear of nightmares. Sadly, there are many who don’t wish to wake for the same fear.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

4. “Dear God, I hurt. Please hold me. Amen.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

5. “When it comes to fighting for your dreams, be a dragon. Breathe fire.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

6. “You can teach a person all you know, but only experience will convince him that what you say is true.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

7. “Your future self will either love you or hate you for these days you are presently living. Be wise. Be honest. Be kind. Be merciful. Be good. The consequences of your actions will matter in years to come to a much greater degree than you now comprehend.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

8. “While you judge me by my outward appearance I am silently doing the same to you, even though there’s a ninety-percent chance that in both cases our assumptions are wrong.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

9. “Progressing at a snail’s pace is still progress, and slow progress is better than no progress. Never be stagnant, and never give up.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

10. “The only two words you should ever say to a mirror are “Hello, Beautiful.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

11. “If you plan to build walls around me, know this – I will walk through them.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

12. “The only way to change the world is to quit thinking it’s a job for Superman. Real power lies in your own hands.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

13. “The earth provides us a brand new beginning every twenty-four hours. It is a repeated invitation to breathe in the cool morning air and start afresh; to mimic the sunrise and brighten up while reaching once more for the sky; to carry a glad song in our heart like the early birds; and, as faithfully as the morning dew, to wash off the dust from yesterday.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

14. “Some things can’t be taught; they can only be discovered.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

15. “Integrity is more than truth and honesty; integrity is an unshackled mind, a happy heart, and a light spirit. Integrity is inner peace with a clear, clean conscience. Integrity is self-respect, honor, and credibility. Integrity is healthy and unfettering, and it is worth defending.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

16. “Remember, rainbows have never been attracted to cloudless days. They only follow the storms.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

17. “The road to happiness starts with a deep breath and an awareness of the many blessings tied to that single breath.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

18. “Friends are the real superheroes. They battle our worst enemies – loneliness, grief, anxiety, depression, fear, and doubt – every time they come around.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

19. “Believing in yourself means more than simply believing in your own ultimate success; it means believing you will survive failures, disappointments, rejections, and criticism but still persist.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

20. “Words that should cross your lips with ease: thank you, love you, sorry, please.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

21. “This feeling of guilt is your conscience calling your attention to the higher road, and your heart wishing you had taken it.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

22. “Courage doesn’t defeat fear or erase fear or adjust to fear. Courage acts, plain and simple, in the midst of fear.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

23. “Life is a walk through the forest. Don’t fear the trees, fear what lurks behind them.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

24. “Win or lose, good or bad, the experience will change you.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

25. “I’m not asking you to walk in my shoes; I’d never wish my afflictions on anyone. But could you walk beside me on secure ground and reach to hold my hand?”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

26. “Past and Present I know well; each is a friend and sometimes an enemy to me. But it is the quiet, beckoning Future, an absolute stranger, with whom I have fallen madly in love.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

27. “If kindness is beauty, patience is disarming elegance.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

28. “The real me isn’t someone you see but someone you know.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

29. “There would be no cloud-nine days without rock-bottom moments left below.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

30. “We are all guilty of sin, error, and moments of sheer stupidity; none of us should be casting stones. The occasional arced pebble might be overlooked.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

31. “Sail through the good days, and on bad days pick a spot of blue sky to steer toward.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

32. “If life is a stage and you are your own agent, then don’t hesitate to play the character you wish to play.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

33. “Anyone who takes the time to be kind is beautiful.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

34. “Easter is the miracle of transformation as seen in the change of seasons, in the maturation of mortal persons, and in the resurrection of souls.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

35. “By small and simple sentences, great books come to pass.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

36. “We all suffer ills at the hands of others; however, reactions to these injustices differ like night and day. Many seek to punish the world for their suffering, while some work hard to save the world from experiencing similar grief.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

37. “It’s not a dream, it’s my destiny.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

38. “Remembering our loved ones is breathing life into their fading images, that we might once more see their faces and pass along a tearful “I miss you.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

39. “One of the most troubling facts I have had to accept is that people are not all angel or all devil. They are both good and awful to varying degrees and in varying circumstances. On any given day, dependent upon the situation, you will be confronted by either the devil of a person or the angel of the same person or a curious mix of both. This means you can, and most likely will, love and hate the same individual alternately throughout your life. This truth I find painfully heartbreaking.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

40. “Just say “I’m sorry.” It’s not a tongue twister. It does not need repeating multiple times. The phrase is simple and short, easy to articulate. And the last time I checked, it sounded just as good – if not better – in a whisper. So just say it; say “I’m sorry.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

41. “Changing your attitude, your outlook, your mindset, perspective, disposition, or mood – they all mean controlling where you allow your thoughts to linger.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

42. “Birthdays were made for going wild over the people we think are amazing.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

43. “I see the good in the world because I choose to. I don’t imagine that it’s there; it’s there waiting to be noticed.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

44. “Understand that great accomplishments require great effort. If a goal is achieved without effort, it is no accomplishment but a mere happening.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

45. “Very often, what is meant to be a stepping stone turns out to be a slab of wet cement that will harden around your foot if you do not take the next step soon enough.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

46. “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

47. “The bigger the dream, the better the story.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

48. “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

49. “The first real day of spring is like the first time a boy holds your hand. A flood of skin-tingling warmth consumes you, and everything shines with a fresh, colorful glow, making you forget that anything as cold and harsh as winter ever existed.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

50. “My life is a fairy tale stuck at the climax.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich