Richard M. DeVos

Delivering the 'Grand Rapids Press' taught me responsibility, accountability, and all the principles of the rewards of hard work.

— Richard M. DeVos

I've learned that positive thinking and encouragement are essential for leadership and progress.

— Richard M. DeVos

I've by and large been a positive person ever since I can remember.

— Richard M. DeVos

If the auto plants in Detroit would just sit around the table and say, 'What do we gotta do to make this…

— Richard M. DeVos

People who achieve the highest levels of success - whether in business or in raising families or simply in discovering fulfillment and…

— Richard M. DeVos

A positive attitude is a choice, like walking to the other side of a street to avoid trouble or making a 180-degree…

— Richard M. DeVos

Every society needs people who can encourage and stimulate and cheer. They are the ones who make the world run. You can…

— Richard M. DeVos

My parents instilled a strong work ethic early on in my life.

— Richard M. DeVos

It is fun to be Rich DeVos. It's great fun.

— Richard M. DeVos

I believe we are more a product of our homes than of any other single influence.

— Richard M. DeVos

A positive impact stems from our admission that we were wrong or our thinking was wrong. 'I'm wrong' are two little words…

— Richard M. DeVos

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

I give God the glory for the people I've worked with who have helped me along the way.

— Richard M. DeVos

If I had some idea of a finish line, don't you think I would have crossed it years ago?

— Richard M. DeVos

A positive atmosphere nurtures a positive attitude, which is required to take positive action.

— Richard M. DeVos

I still refer to myself as a 'cheerleader' because I keep encouraging others to have confidence and to use their talents to…

— Richard M. DeVos

If a negative atmosphere pervades where you live or work, go elsewhere. Seek out friends, business associates, and mentors with positive attitudes…

— Richard M. DeVos

Saying 'I'm wrong' is meaningless unless it comes from our heart, not just our lips. That often requires a genuine and profound…

— Richard M. DeVos

I can't dismiss my roots as a kid growing up during the Great Depression in the ordinary midwestern town of Grand Rapids,…

— Richard M. DeVos

Jay and I used to talk about this: we never had a goal of making a lot of money. We had a…

— Richard M. DeVos