Amateur Quote by David Barringer

“In other words, I continue to think like an amateur as frequently as possible. GOING IT ALONE”

— Peter Lynch

“Nothing says amateur like a misspelled word.”

— Jamie LaRue

“Every expert was once an amateur.”

— Jeekeshen Chinnappen

“An amateur is defensive. The professional finds learning (and even, occasionally, being shown up) to be enjoyable; they like being challenged and humbled, and…

— Ryan Holiday

“I always thought that inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work.”

— Chuck Close

“Amateur comes from the Latin agent amatus. To love. Never worry about love. Love delivers. It’s the incompetent professionals that’ll screw you.”

— CD Reiss

“How can you showcase your unique expertise, valuable experience, and strong education without sounding egotistical?”

— Susan C. Young

“The quickest way to become an interesting person is to show interest in others.”

— Jarod Kintz

“If you want to lead an extraordinary life, find out what the ordinary do–and don't do it.”

— Tommy Newberry

“The feeling often comes over me that I am not at all remarkable; it is fun to plan a career, but in all probability…

— Jean Webster

“Frivolous, disconnected, an amateur at everything, I shall have known thoroughly only the disadvantage of having been born.”

— Emil Cioran

“And you’re not ordinary, you’re extraordinary for surviving.”

— Elle Harper