1,627 Quotes by Richelle E. Goodrich

Authors always carry a means for scribbling and an excuse for pausing, often inopportunely, to record those fleeting sparks of creative fancy that might otherwise vanish like a wisp in the wind if ignored.  Writing is a jealous and needy lover.

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.

I watched as he ignored the worldand focused on his hands.He creased a simple paper planeand dreamt of other lands.I watched him reach to throw that planeinto the open sky.A passing breeze upheld its wingsand made the paper fly.I watched a pleasant smile controlhis lips throughout the flight,until the little paper planehad floated out of sight.I hoped to see him chase the planeinto the light of day.Instead, he creased another oneand threw it too away.

Barking at people earns their respect about as effectively as staring into the sun improves your vision.

A stubbornly proud man cannot humble himself; he has neither the strength nor the courage. So have pity, then, and forgive him.

Hey, pretty book, why don’t you lie in my lap awhile?

Heroes don’t have the need to be known as heroes, they just do what heroes do because it is right and it must be done.

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

When gossip starts, be deaf.