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> [If I had to select one quality, one personal characteristic that I regard as being most highly correlated with success, whatever the field, I would pick the trait of persistence. Determination. The will to endure to the end, to get…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-devos/if-i-had-to-select-one-quality-one-personal-characteristic-that-i/)

[Richard DeVos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-devos/)

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## More by Richard DeVos

> [I have seen countless people make a choice to be confident. If you don't naturally feel bold and confident, you can choose an attitude…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-devos/i-have-seen-countless-people-make-a-choice-to-be-confident-if-you-don/)

[Richard DeVos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-devos/)

> [One of the most powerful forces in the world is the will of men and women who believe in themselves, who dare to hope…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-devos/one-of-the-most-powerful-forces-in-the-world-is-the-will-of-men-and/)

[Richard DeVos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-devos/)

> [If I had to select one quality, one personal characteristic that I regard as being most highly correlated with success, whatever the field, I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-devos/if-i-had-to-select-one-quality-one-personal-characteristic-that-i/)

[Richard DeVos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-devos/)

> [Persistence is stubbornness with a purpose.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-devos/persistence-is-stubbornness-with-a-purpose/)

[Richard DeVos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-devos/)

> [This is an exciting world. It is cram packed with opportunity. Great moments await around every corner.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-devos/this-is-an-exciting-world-it-is-cram-packed-with-opportunity-great/)

[Richard DeVos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-devos/)

> [Great moments await around every corner.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-devos/great-moments-await-around-every-corner/)

[Richard DeVos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-devos/)

> [You make up your mind before you start that sacrifice is part of the package.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/richard-devos/you-make-up-your-mind-before-you-start-that-sacrifice-is-part-of-the/)

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