Amature Quotes & Sayings

A small wax and sawdust log burned on the grate. A carton of five more sat ready on the hearth. He got up from the sofa and put them all in the fireplace. He watched until they flamed. Then he finished his soda and made for the patio door. On the way, he saw the pies lined up on the sideboard. He stacked them in his arms, all six, one for every ten times she had ever betrayed him. — Raymond Carver

I would hate to think I am not an amature. An amateur is one who loves what he is doing. Very often, I'm afraid, the professional hates what he is doing. So, I'd rather be an amateur. — Yehudi Menuhin

He is running, running, running. And it's like no kind of running he's ever run before. He's the surge that burst the dam and he's pouring down the hillslope, channelling through the grass to the width of his widest part. He's tripping into hoof-rucks. He's slapping groundsel stems down dead. Dandelions and chickweed, nettles and dock. — Sara Baume

This is an extraordinary achievement, nearly nine years in the making. — Barack Obama

Your prosperity and happiness will ultimately be determined by the enrichment you create for others in this world. If whatever you are doing does not enrich your life, or that of others, then it's time to do something else. — Ernie J Zelinski

The doctrine that 'human rights' are superior to 'property rights' simply means that some human beings have the right to make property out of others. — Ayn Rand

He experiences everything with a childlike pleasure that she deems the essential element of a good traveler. — Jennie Fields

The future of the Democratic Party, the future of this country is involving young people in the political process, getting them to stand up for their rights, dealing with student debt, which I got to tell you is just crushing people all over this country, making public colleges and universities tuition free, those are the ideas we are bringing out, demanding the wealthy and large corporations start paying their fair share of taxes. This is what younger people, working class people want. That is the future of the Democratic Party. — Bernie Sanders

Courage is contagious. — Glenn Greenwald

It's my responsibility, and entirely my fault, Of course I regret it. It's the kind of locker-room conversation we all use, but as prime minister I shouldn't have used it. — Brian Mulroney

Most amateurs are so worried about mis-hitting the shot or hitting it off line, they don't make an aggressive move. You'd be surprised how much better your swing will get if you let your natural athletic ability shine. So go after it. — Keegan Bradley

My advice to authors would be to try to do something original rather than to try to anticipate what the market is looking for. — Jeff Kinney

I've been an amature inventor for a long time. — Billy Sheehan

I'm one of those fellas who's got lots of regrets, but I don't regret having regrets. — Lou Dobbs

You just think lovely wonderful thoughts," Peter explained, "and they lift you up in the air. — J.M. Barrie