Quotes by Richelle E. Goodrich

“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.”

“Even snails make progress. Just be sure your progress is in the direction you want to go.”

“Success, even happiness, is not about doing what is easy, it is about doing what is right… especially when it is not easy.”

“Failure is respectable. Quitting is not. If you have worked hard and failed after giving every effort to make use of the opportunities available—so be it. At least you fought with all your might to make it otherwise. That is deserving of respect.”

“Life may dawdle along in minutes but dont be deceived, for it will sprint by in years before you even notice.”

“Time has a way of focusing in on the reality of things, whether it be in regard to relationships, goals, decisions, etc. So don’t be in a rush. Give it time.”

“Minutes may seem as worthless as pennies until you add them up. Neither should be wasted.”

“One way or another, I think we are all destined to learn the same lessons in life. Universal truths are universal truths. They cannot be changed.”

“Its not my job to make you happy. Its your job to learn that only those who quit selfishly seeking their own happiness find it.”

“The effects of loss are acute, and unique to each individual. Not everyone mourns in the same way, but everyone mourns.”

“A poet is simply an artist whose medium is human emotions. A poet chisels away at our own sensibilities, shaping our vision while molding our hearts. A poet wraps words around our own feelings and presents them as fresh gifts to humanity.”

“Laughter is magic that dispenses clouds and creates sunshine in the soul.”

“Life isnt all grand, but it isnt all miserable either. Theres both sweet and sour in every day. So why focus on the ugly when you can gaze at whats beautiful? Concentrate on the good.”

“I love words. I crave descriptions that overwhelm my imagination with vivid detail. I dwell on phrases that make my heart thrum. I cherish expressions that pierce my emotions and force the tears to spill over. In essence, I long for a writers soul sealed in ink on the page.”

“I dont so much mind looking back on having lost the election, or having been denied a role in the play, or having had my novel repeatedly rejected, or having been turned down for a date, or recalling laughter at my expense when I attempted some silly challenge. Those things simply prove that I lived life. What I do mind, however, is looking back on the lost opportunities where imagined concerns kept me from even trying—lose or win. Ive learned that there is no regret in a brave attempt, only in cowering to fear.”

“Happiness isnt reserved for privileged individuals. It is a state of mind that can neither be bought nor stolen nor traded; it is a liberty available to anyone.”

“The crazy thing about poetry is how its simplicity makes it complicated.”

“When I count my blessings, I find you in every one.”

“You will realize one day that all the money in the world cannot buy you happiness. Nor can it make you a person of good character. ”

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