“ A princess once carefully kissed a porcupine to be kind, upon which he began to think himself a prince. He then dressed like a prince, behaved like a prince, and announced himself to be a prince. The… Richelle E. Goodrich
“ I think I'd rather be liked than loved. It just seems as if more criticism and chastening is shown to those we love, while kind manners and compassion are reserved for those we simply like. So, I hope… Richelle E. Goodrich
“ When there is not enough time to do your best, do the best you can with the time you have. Richelle E. Goodrich
“ Be loved for who you are, for everything that constitutes you. Be loved for your core beliefs, your strengths and weaknesses, your admirable traits and troublesome baggage. Be loved for you, because a… Richelle E. Goodrich
“ I am not what you see.I am what time and effort and interaction slowly unveil. Richelle E. Goodrich
“ I dream of defeating tyrants and ogres as well as circumstances and consequences that I cannot conquer in life. I dream of a love as sweet and addictive as chocolate-coated rose petals yet as tenaciou… Richelle E. Goodrich
“ In the middle of a grocery store, two children were horsing around (one holding the other in a headlock) when the mother turned abruptly to give them a stern repr Richelle E. Goodrich
“ Was mutual need enough to risk trusting a calculated enemy in hopes of destroying a more powerful one? Richelle E. Goodrich
“ I've yet to find another soul who believes in me with the same fervency as my mother. Richelle E. Goodrich
“ Beauty isn’t visible; I don’t know why people think it is. Perhaps because at times there are physical manifestations suggesting beauty exists in a person, but don’t be fooled. Beauty isn’t the packag… Richelle E. Goodrich
“ Making a wish is fun to do.Dreaming it out is much fun too.Work, and your wish just might come true. Richelle E. Goodrich
“ If only I could see myself from the same vantage point that I observe the world; I might judge my behavior and expressions more critically, and others less. Richelle E. Goodrich
“ I once thought it would take a miracle to improve my circumstances. Now, I believe it will take something far more powerful, if such a thing exists. Richelle E. Goodrich
“ Fathers are… The teeth on a saw,The head of a nail,The blades on a mower.Fathers are…The grit in a tumbler,The cement in the pit,The coin for the machine.Fathers are…The air in the tires,The spring in… Richelle E. Goodrich
“ What a mother wants is to hold her babies when they’re small and to be held by them once they’ve grown tall. It’s empty arms a mother dreads. Richelle E. Goodrich
“ Teach me to sing and recite,To whistle and jingle and strum.Teach me to color and paint,To sculpt and weave and create.Teach me to sway and dance,To tap and leap and twirl.Teach me to laugh and giggle… Richelle E. Goodrich
