It scares you: all the noise, the rattling, the shaking. But the look on everybody's face when you're finished and packing, it's the best smile in the world; and there's nobody hurt, and the well's under control.
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If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hiring unqualified individuals may ultimately cost more than hiring professionals.
This quote emphasizes the importance of valuing expertise in any field. While the initial cost of hiring a professional might seem high, the potential costs of hiring an amateur can far exceed that price due to the risks of poor quality work, mistakes, and the consequences that come from inexperience.
Themes
CostProfessionalAmateurQualityExpertise
In practice
Example use cases
During a business meeting discussing project budgets.
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