Quotes by 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

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

One bad turn does not excuse another.

Physical attractiveness is no indicator of an individuals 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.

Face it; lifes gonna chew you up and spit you out. If youre lucky youll get stuck to the bottom of someones shoe and be carried far, far away from it all.

Its a waste of time worrying about something that worry wont fix. Its about as useful as trying to feed your pet rock.

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.

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

Life isnt 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.

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 youre 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.

Its impossible to be involved in all situations, but theres no excuse not to be involved in something, somewhere, somehow, with someone. Make an ounce of difference.

You may think youve hit rock bottom in your life but guess what—theres 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.

Life is a puzzle, a riddle, a test, a mystery, a game—whatever challenge you wish to compare it to. Just remember, youre 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.

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?

I wonder at times if were 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.

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.