Richelle E. Goodrich

"One of the most effective things you will ever do in life, whether you care to or not, is set an example."

"Your life is a personal lesson. For everyone else it is a loud example."

"Don’t simply exist in this world, but grasp life’s potential by the jacket. Dare it to be all it can. Make life historical—a gripping account of accomplishment. Make life a mystery—a challenging, bold adventure. Make life heartfelt—an enduring, poetic romance. Whatever it is you make of your world, live the fairytale."

"Love—such a keen mystery prone to pierce and shatter the delicate heart.  Yet it possesses more strength, power, and influence than any other magic known to man."

"Often we withhold our affections, waiting first for love to be extended to us. The irony is that we are loved for loving."

"Imagine fantasy and pretend as neither fantastical nor pretended.....And then believe it."

"To love is to accept a soul entirely, not wishing that the person was otherwise, nor hoping for change, nor clinging to some ideal past. To love is to cherish the individual standing before you presently―charms, quirks, and all. To love is to give someone a piece of your heart that you will never, ever reclaim."

"When I reach out, you take my hand. When I smile, you mirror the expression.When I triumph, you glory as if it were your own.When I fail, you point to the light at the end.When I need, you tenderly provide.When I cry, you kiss away my tears.When I suffer,  you bleed.And you wonder why I love you?"

"It's advice, not a commandment.Don't swallow it whole until you're absolutely sure you've been given good, healthy advice."

"Anyone who takes the time to be kind is beaut."

"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."

"I had the most beautiful dream, and then I fell asleep in your arms and my dream turned lovelier still."