Top 500 Richelle E. Goodrich Quotes (2025 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. “When it comes to fighting for your dreams, be a dragon. Breathe fire.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

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

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

— Richelle E. Goodrich

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

— Richelle E. Goodrich

13. “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

14. “When you make good choices, you create a beautiful life.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

15. “How do you ignite your passion? It takes only a spark. A forward step, an inspired word, a bold attempt, a look, a nudge – anything that sets off a flicker of excitement. When it is your passion, the smallest thing can ignite it.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

16. “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

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

— Richelle E. Goodrich

18. “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

19. “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

20. “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

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

— Richelle E. Goodrich

22. “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

23. “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

24. “Be proud of yourself. Be proud that your heart and intentions are good. Be proud of the fact that you are trying.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

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

— Richelle E. Goodrich

26. “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

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

— Richelle E. Goodrich

28. “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

29. “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

30. “Success is the result of moving forward. Concentrate on that fact, regardless of how slow or fast, how poorly or well things seem to be going. If you are moving forward, you are succeeding.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

31. “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

32. “Life is a test. Without problems to solve, it wouldn’t be much of a test.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

33. “Believing in your own worth radiates enough inner light to make you glow.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

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

— Richelle E. Goodrich

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

— Richelle E. Goodrich

36. “A liar deceives himself more than anyone, for he believes he can remain a person of good character when he cannot.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

37. “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

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

— Richelle E. Goodrich

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

— Richelle E. Goodrich

40. “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

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

— Richelle E. Goodrich

42. “The most irresistible beauty is the radiant glow from a kind and gentle heart.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

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

— Richelle E. Goodrich

44. “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

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

— Richelle E. Goodrich

46. “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

47. “Everyone needs a support system, be it family, friends, coworkers, therapists, or religious leaders. We cannot do life alone and expect to keep mentally, emotionally, and spiritually healthy. Everyone needs some sort of support system on which to rely.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

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

— Richelle E. Goodrich

49. “Jesus Christ died to save us from our sins; we tend to concentrate on that merciful fact. But isn’t it also true He lived to show us a lifestyle free from sin? So, wouldn’t following in his footsteps be something like preventative medicine?”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

50. “Try new hobbies. Develop new interests. Pursue new experiences. When you expand your interests, you increase your opportunities for happiness.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich