I can't dismiss my roots as a kid growing up during the Great Depression in the ordinary midwestern town of Grand Rapids, Michigan. From the standpoint of money and material possessions, we were barely scraping by. — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
If the auto plants in Detroit would just sit around the table and say, 'What do we gotta do to make this thing work?'… — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
I've by and large been a positive person ever since I can remember. — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
Delivering the 'Grand Rapids Press' taught me responsibility, accountability, and all the principles of the rewards of hard work. — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
A positive attitude is a choice, like walking to the other side of a street to avoid trouble or making a 180-degree turn when… — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
People who achieve the highest levels of success - whether in business or in raising families or simply in discovering fulfillment and satisfaction and… — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
I've learned that positive thinking and encouragement are essential for leadership and progress. — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
Every society needs people who can encourage and stimulate and cheer. They are the ones who make the world run. You can be one… — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
I still refer to myself as a 'cheerleader' because I keep encouraging others to have confidence and to use their talents to follow their… — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
I give God the glory for the people I've worked with who have helped me along the way. — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
A positive impact stems from our admission that we were wrong or our thinking was wrong. 'I'm wrong' are two little words that can… — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
A positive atmosphere nurtures a positive attitude, which is required to take positive action. — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
If a negative atmosphere pervades where you live or work, go elsewhere. Seek out friends, business associates, and mentors with positive attitudes who share… — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
I believe we are more a product of our homes than of any other single influence. — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
I learned that you appreciate what you earn much more than what is given you. I also learned that decisions have consequences. — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
If I had some idea of a finish line, don't you think I would have crossed it years ago? — Richard M. DeVos Copy Share Image
