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Richard DeVos Biography

Businessman

Richard DeVos, born on March 4, 1926, is an accomplished businessman known for his successful investments in the aviation, financial services, and retail industries.

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“Persistence is stubbornness with a purpose.”

Purpose Persistence Stubbornness

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“The only thing that stands between a man and what he wants from life is often merely the will to try it and the faith to believe that it is possible.”

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Author:Richard DeVos

“Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push. A smile. A world of optimism and hope. A "you can do it" when things are tough.”

“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 of confidence.”

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“Money cannot buy peace of mind. It cannot heal ruptured relationships, or build meaning into a life that has none.”

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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 knocked down seventy times and get up off the floor saying, ''Here comes number seventy-one!''”

“If you have a dream, give it a chance to happen.”

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“Great moments await around every corner.”

Moments Perseverance Corners Great Moments

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“Life... It tends to respond to our outlook, to shape itself to meet our expectations.”

Life Shapes Expectations Outlook

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“The easiest thing to find on God's green earth is someone to tell you all the things you cannot do.”

God Earth Conflict Green Insightful Green Earth

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“This is an exciting world. It is cram packed with opportunity. Great moments await around every corner.”

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“It is impossible to win the race unless you venture to run, impossible to win the victory unless you dare to battle.”

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“One of the most powerful forces in the world is the will of men and women who believe in themselves, who dare to hope and aim high, who go confidently after the things they want from life.”

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“You make up your mind before you start that sacrifice is part of the package.”

Mind Sacrifice Packages Make Up Your Mind

Author:Richard DeVos

About the Author

Born: March 4, 1926
Known for: Businessman
Quotes: 14

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