Delivering the 'Grand Rapids Press' taught me responsibility, accountability, and all the principles of the rewards of hard work. Richard M. DeVos More Quotes by Richard M. DeVos More Quotes From 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 megodpeopleway If a negative atmosphere pervades where you live or work, go elsewhere. Seek out friends, business associates, and mentors with positive attitudes who share your goals and best interests. Richard M. DeVos bestbusinessworkpositive Jay and I used to talk about this: we never had a goal of making a lot of money. We had a goal of having a business of our own. And there were many times we could have sold out and had a lot of money. Billions. We just put it in our pocket and go home, OK? But that was never our goal. Richard M. DeVos nevermoneybusinesshome If I had some idea of a finish line, don't you think I would have crossed it years ago? Richard M. DeVos finishsomethinkyou My parents instilled a strong work ethic early on in my life. Richard M. DeVos my-lifeparentsworklife If the auto plants in Detroit would just sit around the table and say, 'What do we gotta do to make this thing work?' Instead of, 'I want this and I want that,' they might make it. Richard M. DeVos plantssaywantwork It is fun to be Rich DeVos. It's great fun. Richard M. DeVos great-fungreatrichfun
