Amateur Quote by Kristin Kimball
““Sitting at the table, watching the cards being dealt, I heard a man say that the difference between an amateur and a pro is that the pro doesn't have an emotional reaction to losing anymore. It's just the other side of winning. I guess I'm a farmer now, because I'm used to loss like this, to death of all kinds, and to rot. It's just the other side of life. It is your first big horse and all he meant to you, and it is also his bones and skin breaking down in the compost pile, almost ready to be spread on the fields.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Losing, 2018
A pro’s emotional detachment from loss mirrors a farmer’s acceptance of death and decay, reflecting life’s cyclical nature.
In simple terms: Detachment from loss shows life’s cycles.
Key Takeaway
Embrace loss as part of growth.
Themes
loss
emotions
proficiency
agriculture
life cycles
Mood
reflective
philosophical
somber
Type
inspirational
psychological
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- sports coaching
- agricultural education
- creative writing
Key Concepts
acceptance
mortality
resilience
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you process loss health
- What can we learn from natural cycles?
A Different Perspective
Detachment can become numbness.
