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 MenuhinIf I wanted to play the violin, I had to work. Because anything that one wants to do really, and one loves doing, one must do everyday. It should be as easy to the artist and as natural as flying is to a bird. And you canโt imagine a bird saying well, Iโm tired today, Iโm not going to fly!
Yehudi MenuhinOur life must have an aim, but we must also ensure that the direction we take is a good one.
Yehudi Menuhin