Richard DeVos Quotes

To err is human; to admit it, superhuman.

I have trouble admitting I'm wrong.

Humility leads to strength and not to weakness. It is the highest form of self-respect to admit mistakes and to make amends for them.

My mom was never afraid to say, 'I'm sorry. I screwed up.' I feel like that's an important lesson.

Such honesty comes with a price, but when you get past the hurt and shock of realizing that you're faulted and frequently wrong, you also realize that you are really loved and respected for who you are, and you become a better person.

In order to turn around and do something better, we must first escape the vicious circle of self-righteousness and denial. And that calls for the humility to say "I'm sorry. Please forgive me."

I claim to be a simple individual liable to err like any other fellow mortal. I own, however, that I have humility enough in me to confess my errors and to retrace my steps.

So much about living life, to me, is about humility and gratitude. And I've tried very hard to have those qualities and be that person and I'm just so disappointed in myself that I allowed it to slip.

It is a true man's part not to err, but it is also noble of a man to perceive his error.

How few there are who have courage enough to own their faults, or resolution enough to mend them.

A man should never be ashamed to own that he has been in the wrong, which is but saying... that he is wiser today than yesterday.

Always admit when you're wrong. You'll save thousands in therapy... and a few friendships too.

No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were yesterday.

It's good for everyone to understand that they are to love their enemies, simply because your enemies show you things about yourself you need to change. So in actuality enemies are friends in reverse.

I’ve learned to recognize my failings and seek opportunities for redemption.

The more you can be self-aware and honest about yourself, the more you can cultivate that in other people.

I'm not claiming divinity. I've never claimed purity of soul. I've never claimed to have the answers to life. I only put out songs and answer questions as honestly as I can... But I still believe in peace, love and understanding.

Just knowing you don't have the answers is a recipe for humility, openness, acceptance, forgiveness, and an eagerness to learn - and those are all good things.

The most important thing that I tell myself is that no matter where I go in this journey, the humility is what's gonna keep me honest and real. And perhaps a better manager.

It's not a weakness to admit that you're wrong.

I don't want to sound self-righteous, and I don't want to act like I have it all put together.

I will make it a point to voice my opinions. But if I am at fault, I will also apologise.

One of the biggest challenges for me is that I'm still a human being. I'm a very imperfect human being. I'm very open about the fact that I'm not trying to pretend to be better than anyone else.

I'm not going to sit here and say I know everything about everything. I definitely have work to do. The thing is, I'm willing to admit that.

Don’t nurture a sense of guilt; rather, nurture a sense of responsibility married with a sense of humility.